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C^HAPTER III.

1881-1888.

^ I lUE Commissioners' report for 1881 contained the following state-
-*- ment : —

The building lairs in operation for the past eight years, and the appointment of com-
petent inspectors to enforce the same, are a great improvement on former systems, over
what might be termed the ** build-as-you-please** style of combustible architecture.
By this method many blocks of houses in the dwelling localities of the city ha%'e been
constructed, and in such a manner as to insure communication by fire from one dwelling to
another in the shortest space of time. If the architects and builders who constructed these
blocks designedly erected them for the purpose of rapid destruction by fire, they could not
have succeeded better ; for while they have provided hollow spaces behind f urrings and
floors, and under roofs, by which fire can travel from basement to attic, and thenoe by the
concealed spaces in the roof, from house to house in a block, they have admirably pro-
tected the fire from the water of the steam-engine. And this style of building if by no
means confined to the poorer or middling classes of houses in the city. It is to be found
in Beacon street equally with the wooden blocks in East or South Boston. . . .

Since the great fire in 1872 all the buildings in the bnmt district have been bnilt, and
although they have not all the defects mentioned, they have others that are equally dis-
astrous in case of fire, and which are beyond the reach of building laws, but which men
and architects can remedy, if they will, at a very little cost. The bulk of our fire loss is
in the business section of the city, and is occasioned by defects in the internal construction
of the buildings, by which fire and smoke can communicate from the first to the sixth
story through every floor, and occasion a loss of hundreds of thousands on the contents,
though the loss on the building itself may be very small. In many large buildings in the
** burnt district ** there are as many kinds of business carried on as there are stories in the
building, each story being under the control of a different occupant. These floors, instead
of being separated from each other as much as possible, are usually connected by elevator
shafts without automatic hatches or other appliances to cut off communication, by wooden
stairways, and glass doors and windows a( the head of each stairway, — all excellent con-
ductors of flame and smoke, and calculated to produce the largest amount of loss in case of
fire. A little additional expense, the use of a little more sheet-tin around elevators and
doors, — the expense a mere trifle, — would save thousands yearly in this city and State.
The estimated losses by fire in the whole State during the past year aggregate $4,454,221, and
one-quarter of the above loss occurred in this city. In no other part of the civilized world
is so much of the capital of the country destroyed through fire as in the United States, the
amount averaging each year 975,000,000; and all this, notwithstanding the fact that in no
countries are its large cities so well supplied with fire apparatus, men, and water-hydrants
to fight fire as in the United States. If Boston, New York, or Chicago had only the
facilities which the large cities of London or Paris have to combat fire, the loss here would
be enormous. The difference in loss is due to the methods of building in vogue here and
in European cities ; carelessness in construction, carelessness in the supervision of goods
stored in buildings, and over-insurances, are the fruitful seeds of large CQQ&^^^Vvi^Tka.

822 UISrORV of boston F!RK dkpartment.

Of the whole number of firct during the year in this State 40 per cent are reported as
incendiary or unlcnown. This city during the pait year hat been vititcnl by many leriout in-
cendUry fires, especUlly in lunibcr-yards, anilall efforts todetoct the perpetrators hare thus
far proved unavailing. Many of these fires have been discovered in season, and before much
damage was done, the places selected being stores In the '* burnt district.** Broken panes
in basement windows in our Urge warehouses afford amj^e facilities for the Incendiary to
perform his work ; and owners and occupants shoukl see tliat their basement windows are
in good condition, especially during the night If every fire in this city could be investi-
gated by some person authorized to act, and empowered to send for persons and papers,
and take evidence in the nature of a fire Inquest when necessary; If the result of these
inquests were published, and the origin, cause, and course of each fire given to the pubUe,
the official exposure of those faulty methods of construction which make fires so dis-
astrous, would bring about a reform In the building of warehouses, dwellings, etc, in the
city, more effectually than even the buikling laws, because it would tend to remedy, through
public opinion, that which the building laws could not reach. Last year the City CouneU
^ petitioned for authority to create the ofllce of Fire Marshal, whose duty It should be to
investigate the origin of all fires in this dty ; but the act failed, principally because of a
disagreement between the representatives of the insurance oompaniea and the city as to
how this officer should be paid, — whether by the city or the insurance oompanies. A more
expeditious method than the roundabout way now ptescribed by statute for a fire Inquest la
necessary.

Commissioner Edward A. White was reappointed on the board for a term
of three years. By order of the board one hoseman or ladderman of each
company was designated assistant foreman, without additional compensation.
On March 28, instructions were given the members to report immediately for
duty on the floor after the first stroke of the alarm ; the horses were to be
hitched up, and the company prepared to leave quarters upon the word ** €rO ! *'
to be given by the officer in command, at the instant he is assured that the
company, under the rule, is obliged to respoud to the box indicated. If the
company was not to respond to that alarm, but obliged to do so on the alarm
next succeeding, the horses were to remain hitched twenty minutes. On inspec-
tion by the board it was found that eleven and a half seconds was the length
of time required from the time of ringing the alarm until the company was
ready to go, even when all the men, except the patrol, were in bed. The
uniform coat of the officers and crew of the fire-boat was ordered, December
12, to be of the i)attern described as ^* reefer," and the assistant engineers
were to wear a turn-down white collar instead of a standing one. Ladder-
V house No. 17 had its position changed, during the year, to a site adjoining the
house of Engine 17.

Alarms from May 1, 1880, tQ April 30, 1881, aggregated seven hundred
and thirty-one; loss, $1,183,818 ; insurance, $6,543,006. The first accident
which occurre<l during the year was received by Mr. Greorge LeCain, of Engine
23, he being badly ruptured by lifting a pung while at company quarters.
Wednesday, February 2, Mrs. Hanlan, aged seventy, and her son, aged thirty
years, perished in the flames at a flre in a building on Commercial street.
Engineer Hewins and several members of the department were severely frost-

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIltE DEPARTMENT, 323

bitten. A niimber of wooden tencinent-boiises, No6. 159 to 177 Chelsea
street, East lk)ston, were badly damaged, on the 3d ; loss, $6,954 ; building
insured, but cxjntents were not. A fire broke out Tuesday, 15th, at 9.55 P.M.,
in the hunber-shcds at 433 Harrison avenue, and at 10.37 P.M. another was
discovered at 100 Lehigh street, among the lumber-yards. A general alarm was
sounded ; loss at tlie first, $4,240, and at the second, $8,400 ; insured. At this
fire, Daniel Weston, of fodder No. 5, fractured his hip, by falling from some
lumber. An alarm was given Thursday, March 17, at 9.45 A.M., for a fire
at the City Hospital, which was causetl by a kettle of rosin boiling over. Mr.
John Cleary was severely burned. The Brighton abbatoir caught fire Satur-
day, April 2 ; loss, $3,136 ; insured. Thomas J. Tobey, a deck-hand on the
fire-boat, was injured, on the 15th, by being jammed between the draw of the
Meridian-street bridge and the boat, while returning from a fire in an oil-tank
at 496 Chelsea street, East l^ton, and died the same day. May 4, the build-
ing Nos. 409 to 413 Atlantic avenue was destroyed ; loss, $28,792 ; insured.
And on the 12th, three alarms were given for a fire at 28 to 39 Cliarlestown
street, and 2 to 8 Stillman place ; loss, $39,028 ; insured. Hosemen W. W.
Carsley and J. Strangman, of Engine No. 16, were severely injured by being
thrown from a ladder while at a fire in a building on Minot street, occupied
by New Era Coffee Co. and others ; loss to property, $2,754 ; insured.

Commissioner J. E. Fitzgerald was reappointed on the board for three
years, from May, 1882, as chairman. By the death of Assistant Engineer
Greorge Brown, September 13, Captain L. P. Abbott, of Ladder Company No.
3, was promoted, October 2, to fill the vacancy. One second-class Amoskeag
engine, to replace Engine No. 23, was put in service October 10. Three
hose-wagons, one sleigh, one pung, one open buggy, one top-buggy, and a
water-tower were purchased during the year. The latter piece of apparatus
was built by Mr. A. Greenleaf , of Baltimore. It is a portable stand-pipe,
carried on a truck, and weighing about seven thousand five hundred pounds.
Three sections of pipe are carried on the side of the truck, and of such lengths
that the water-tower can be used at elevations of twenty-nine, thirty-six,
forty-three, or fifty feet. It has, at the end of the highest section, a flexible
pipe, to which nozzles can be attached one and one-fourth, one and one-half,
one and three-fourths, or two inches in diameter ; also, an elbow connection
at the foot of the pipe, and seven feet of leading-hose, three and one-half
inches in diameter, from the foot of the ladder, connecting with a four- way
^^ Siamese,*' thereby enabling two or three engines to play a powerful stream
through the tower. It is worked from the truck by one man. The stand-pipe
has a rotary motion, and the nozzle attached can be directed perpendicularly
or horizontally, and thus a stream can be thrown in any direction on a
burning building, and at any angle of elevation. This tower was placed in
the house of Ladder No. 8 on March 20.

Arrangements were made by the board with the proprietors of India
wharf for a berth for the fire-boat at the end of the wharf, and for the acoom-

324 HISTORY OF BOSTON FiHE DEPAUTMKNT.

moclatiou of the ofUcers of tlie boat a new house was built. Tlie old location
was iu the vicinity of an outlet of one of the main sewers. The house
fonnerly occupied by Hose No. 12 was fitted up as an cn^ne-house, and
made the quarters of Engine No. 2, May 10 ; and the old house of Engine
No. 2 was taken |x>ssession of by Hose Company No. 12. An order was
issued March 21 forbidding any member of the department assigning their
wages to money-brokers and others as security for money lent them at usu-
rious rates of interest ; a violation of this rule was deemed sufficient cause for
dismissal. On the 28th it was ordered that two- thirds of the members be-
longing to each |)ermanent company should be present during meal hours.
It was made compulsory, May 13, for the members whose apparatus was
obliged to move from their quarters to that of another company during the
progress of a fire to accompany said apparatus and be governed by the run-
ning-card of the company whose place they take. A new running-card was
issued July 25, and an ^^ all-out" signal was to be given after all alarms,
indicated by striking two blows three times on the tappers in the engine-
houses. It was ordered, on October 13, that on and after that date any member
found guilty of intoxication would be immediately dismissed from service.
The former find of ten days' pay did not have the desired effect ; hence the
above.

A new manual of the department was issued, dated 1882, which went
into effect December 20. This contained a revision of the rules and regula-
tions, as well as the statutes and ordinances, necessary to the proper discharge
of the duties of each member.

The Barnicoat Fire Association was reorganized during January, 1882.
Any former member or volunteer of Baniicoat Engine Company No. 11, or
volunteer of Barnicoat Engine Company No. 4, previous to April 7, 1874 ;
the sons of former members of volunteers of Barnicoat Engine Companies
Nos. 1 1 and 4, and past or present members of Engine Company No. 4 and
their sons, — were eligible to membership. Upon the death of a member an
assessment of $1 was levied on each surviving member, which sum was paid
to the widow or heirs of the deceased member, by the board of trustees. The
past presidents are as follows : John A. Fynes, 1882 ; Christopher C. Tracy,
1883 ; Thomas P. Bagley, 1884; William T. Cheswell, 1884; Samuel Abbott,
Jr., 1885 ; Dexter R. Deering, 1886 ; Fred W. Barry, 1887-1888.

The first fire of any magnitude for the year 1882 broke out on Wednes-
day, February 1, in the building occupied by C. D. Cobb & Brothers and
others, at 65 and 67 Union street ; loss, $23,428 ; insured. Mrs. Mary Wall
was fatally burned at her residence, 108 Warrenton street, on the 6th.
Charles F. Poor, of Engine No. 22, broke his arm while driving to this fire.
On the 10th, the building occupied by Doe, Hunnewell, & Co., 577 Washing-
ton street, was badly damaged ; loss, $44,739 ; insured. C. W. Dixon, of
Ladder No. 8, was badly injured by a falling fioor at a fire at 120 Fulton
street, April 18; loss, $30,800; insured. The building 82 and 84 Lenox

HISTORY OF noSTOy FIRE DEPARTMENT. 326

•

street, occnpicd by the Uuioii Carpet Lining Company, was destroyed May 2 ;
loss, $24,235 ; insurance, 824,000. Thursday, June 8, an extensive confla-
gration originated in a building on Marginal street. Blast Boston, occupied b}'
the Simpson Dry Dock Company, and before it was got under control the
flames spread to twenty-three other buildings, many of which were totally
destroyed ; loss, $17,921 ; insured. Hoeeman S. L. Fowle, of Engine No. 9,
was badly hurt at this fire. On the 12th, another large flre was discovered in
the lumber-sheds at 17 to 25 Wareham street; loss, $58,214; insured.
Captain Greorge Fern, of Engine No. 25, had a rib broken by falling through a
scuttle. The plumbing- shop in the United States Navy Yard at Charlestown
was damaged to the extent of $1,120, on the 15th. On the 17th, the building
occupied as a wool warehouse, at 60 Hampshire street, was destroyed ; loss,
$14,155; insured. While several of the members were at work in this
building the upper floor gave way, burning them in the d6bris^ and severely
injuring Hosemen W. Pierce of Engine No. 12, B. E. Handy and C. A. Straw
of Engine No. 13, Captain C. F. Poor and Hosemen John DivoU and Edward
Kelley of Engine No. 14, Laddermen W. E. Guerrierre of Ladder No. 4, W.
H. Flavell of Ladder No. 8, T. F. Killion, W. H. Whitney, G. L. Swift,
W. C. M. Howe, and C. H. Webber of Ladder No. 12. On the 27th, three
alarms were given for a fire at 131 Border street. East Boston. The flames
soon spread to 122 and 126 Liverpool street and 4 and 8 Decatur street ; loss,
$7,288 ; insured.

The large building 603 Washington street, occupied by several firms,
was badly damaged August 16 ; loss, $19,268 ; insured. W. B. Lottridge, of
Ladder No. 1 , was thrown from the truck and badly injured while going to a
fire at 8 Beacham street, on the 8th. WiUiam Rathburn, of Engine No. 6, was
ruptured while at a fire at 141 Portland street, October 27. Four alarms
were given by mistake for a fire at Stetson's wharf, 480 East First street ;
loss, $8,361 ; insured. J. F. McWhirk, of Engine 15, was run over by a
hose-carriage at this fire, and received a severe Injury to his back. Novem-
ber 25, at a fire at 4 Levei*ett street. Assistant Engineman C. C. Wilson and
W. J. Gaflfey, of Engine No. 10, were severely injured by the overturning of
the apparatus. The building occupied by John P. Lovell & Sons and others,
147 Washington street and 11 Cornhill, caught fire from a gas explosion,
December Id. At this fire Ladderman G^rge Hutchinson entered the
burning building and rescued a canister of powder. Captain Bickford, Fore-
man Egan, Laddermen Johnson, Holmes, Grady, and Ik>ardman, were with
him at the time of this heroic act ; loss to property, $121 ,096. Messrs. Lovell
& Co.'s loss was $104,522 ; insurance, $77,500. On the 26th, the building,
212 Camden street, occupied by W. B. Gleason & Co., was destroyed; loss,
$29,641 ; insured. The building occupied by the Mystic Rubber Company,
159 Pearl street, was badly damaged on the 30th ; loss, $25,000 ; insured.
Number of alarms from May 1, 1881, to April 30, 1882, aggregated five
hundred and ninety-three; loss, $615,836; insurance, $4,849,246.

826 HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT.

On June :)0, 1883, a ladder-truck of the (layes pattern was placed in
commission at quarters on Washington, near Dover street, which was for-
merly assigned to the aerial ladder, which apparatus was transferred to the house
of Ladder 8, the water-tower being assigned quarters in the central house between
Engine-house No. 4 and Chemical-house No. 1. Companies were organized
for both. The former was called Ladder Company No. 13, and the latter. Ladder
Company No. 1 4. July 10, a steam fire-engine was placed in service in quarters
formerly occupied by Chemical- Kngine Company No. 7, in the West Roxbury
district; that company was disbanded, and a company was organized as
Kngine Company No. 30. Permanent foremen were assigned on the same date to
Kngine Companies Nos. 21 and 24, vice the call-foremen assigned to position
of senior cali-hosemen. July 21, the position of Inspector was abolished, and
the i)owei*8 and duties appertaining to the repair of apparatus, and the charge
of the department repair-shop, were assigned to the foreman of the shop, Mr.
Henry R. Demary, under the title of Superintendent of Apparatus Repairs,
with a salary of $1,500 per year. On the same day an oixler went into effect
whereby a permanent substitute corps was organized, and assigned to some
permanent company for duty, subject to detail. They were uniformed similar
to the members of the^ permanent force, and were governed by the same rules
and regulations, and entitled to the same privileges, their compensation being
fixed at $720 j^er annum, to be in full for all service rendered. All applicants
for positions in the permanent force were compelled to serve as substitutes
before being appointed to said force. August 1, the position of Inspector of
Hose and Harness was created, with authority to examine into the condition
of hose and harness, and have general charge of repairs of same. Assistant
Kngincer J. W. Regan was appointed to this position, with an increase of
salary of $400 per annum.

Commissioner H. W. Longley was reappointed in the board for three
years from May, 1883, and elected chairman. November 28, Hoseman Greorge
W. Stimpson, of Hose Company No. 7, was api)ointed Hospital Surgeon, with
headquarters at Hose-house No. 7. His duty was to attend all second alarms,
and look after the horses ; also to have full control of the care of sick horses,
giving such medical and surgical aid as may be required ; examine all horses
offered for purchase or hire to this department ; and was to visit the various
houses, and inspect the horses, stables, shoeing, feed, etc. The new-style
hose-carriage, or wagon, was fast taking the place of the old-fashioned
'* jumper," or reel. It was only a matter of a few years when they were
almost universally adopted in this department. The apparatus purchased
during the year were : Two Hayes extension-ladder trucks ; one third-class
Siisby, one liuunemau, and one second-class Amoskeag steam-engine ; four
Ryan hose- wagons ; two coal-wagons ; two supply- wagons, one of which was
made at the repair-shop ; one buggy, and one engineer's wagon.

Number of alarms from May 1, 1882, to April 30, 1883, 727; loss,
$814,154 ; insurance, $7,299,353. The first fatality occurred January 4, when

I! r STORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 827

Kiss L. Barry was burnt to death, her clothes catching fire from standing too
near a stove, at her residence, 3 Bulflnch place. Mr. B. P. Underhill, clerk
at headquarters, while assisting Engine Company No. 27 at a fire in 3 and
5 Water street, on the 5th, fell through the floor and broke his arm. A child
of Mrs. Devlin was burnt to death by falling on a stove at her residence, 6
Kmmet street, on the 13th. Captain Sawyer, of Ladder Company No. 12,
rescued the body of Peter Bannon from the flames, at a fire in the rear of 581
Shawmut avenue, on the 20th. A call for assistance was received from Hyde
Park, at 10 A.M., Thursday, 8th; Engine No. 19 responded. The building
on Codman street, occupied as a factory, was damaged, on March 11, to the
extent of $3,025; insured. On the 18th, the building 149 Milk street, oc-
cupied by several tenants, was destroyed ; loss, $49,686 ; insured. Hotel
Berkeley, corner of Berkeley and Boylston streets, was discovered on fire at
4.10 P.M., Friday, April 6, the loss on which was $59,727 ; insured. May 26,
the building 32 and 34 Hawley street, occupied by G. H. Morrill for printing-
inks, etc. , was burnt ; loss, $42,775 ; insured . On June 7, there was an explosion
of naphtha in a car attached to Forepaugh's circus, which was lying at Hnnting-
ton avenue. Foreman Cummings and Ladderman Wood, of Ladder No. 8, were
severely burned, as were also J. Williams and William Stockman, employees of
the circus, the latter dying from his injuries, a few days later. On the 1 6th,
fire in the building Nos. 9 to 15 Chardon street damaged property to the
extent of $98,102 ; insured. Mrs. McAllister was fatally burned while filling
a lighted lamp at her residence, 28 Wapping street, July 23. Three alarms
were given for a fire at 112 and 118 Orleans street and 2 Percival place, on
the 27th; loss, 88,965; insured. Sunday, August 26, at 2.39 A.M., the
dwelling-house No. 6 Thacher court caught fire. Mrs. F. Savage and her
infant daughter, together with George and Katie and Thomas McLaughlin,
aged respectively 13, 12, and 7 years, were suffocated, or injured so severely
that death ensued. Mrs. McLaughlin and two children were severely burned,
as were Fred and John Savage ; cause of fire was the breaking of a kerosene
lamp. Joseph Marquette was fatally burned at a fire in 214 Friend street,
September 10. On the 12th, fire in the buildings Nos. 103 to 109 West Canton
street damaged pix>i)erty to the extent of $28,854 ; insured. The breaking of
a carboy of acid at ^4 Bromfield street, on the 1 7th, caused the death of Mr.
C.H. Codman ; and, on October 5, Joseph King was fatally burned at a fire in
138 Richmond street. Mr. McDonald, of 6 Island street, while in a fit, Oc-
tober 20, dropped a lamp, which set the bed, etc., in a blaze, resulting in his
death. On November 16, while at a fire at 61 Haverhill street, Driver Smith
and Hosemau Graves, of Engine No. 4, were slightly, and Hoseman Hurley
severely, burned, and Hoseman Leonard, of Engine No. 6, asphyxiated. At
a fire in the building corner of First and L streets, December 7, property
was destroyed to the extent of $35,500 ; insured. On the 8th, at 46 to 50
Federal street, and 143 to 147 Congiess street, the loss aggregated $83,175 ;
insured. On the 22d, the Cambridge Street RiUlroad Company's stable^

828 UI8TORY OF BoaroN wiMue dmpabtmknt.

corner of Winsbip and WashiDgton streetSi was btuUj damaged ; loasi $16,104 ;
insured.

The term of ofRce of Commissioner White having expired April 30, 1884,
the Mayor appointed Chief Engineer W. A. Green to the ofiioe. By the vacanoy
occasioned by the appointment of Commissioner Green, assistant engineer, of
District No. 8, Louis P. Webber, was promoted his auooessor, on October 23,
six weeks after. Mr. Webber was promoted assistant engineer, vice John
Colligan, transferred to Engine Company No. 18 as foreman. Capt. Edward
H. Sawyer, of Ladder Company No. 12, socoeeded Mr. Webber, on November
1 , as assistant engineer.

Chief Louis P. Webber was bom in Long Island, N.Y., November 18,
1843. His first duty as fireman began when he became a member of Tremcmt
Engine Company 7, of the Boxbury Fire Department. When the old-time
hand-engine gave way to the modem steam one, he was appointed a hosemaa
on Dearborn Steamer 1, which subsequently, when Roxbury was annexed to
Boston, became Engine Company 14. In 1868 he was elected assistant fore-
man, and two years later was chosen to take chaige of the command. At
the time of the reorganization of the Boston Department, in 1874, the fire
Commissioners made him permanent foreman of this company. He retained
this position until May 13, 1880, when his qualifications as a foreman,
coupled with the excellent record he had made, induced the commissioners to
transfer him to a more responsible field of duty, and he was given charge of
Eqgine Company No. 3, located on Harrison avenue, in the dangerous lumber
district. Here *^ Phil *' Webber, as his intimate friends are wont to call him,
made his mark, and when a vacancy occurred in the Board of Assistant'
Engineers he was selected to fill it, and was assigned to. the eighth fire
district. He had hanlly settled down to his work in Roxbury, amid the
scenes of his first duties as a fireman, when the seat in the Board of Fire
Commissioners left vacant by the retirement of Mr. Edward A. White was
filled by the selection of Chief Engineer AVilliam A. Green. Then the
question came before the commissioners of who should be the chief engineer.
District Chief Webber was elected by a unanimous vote, beginning his duties
as such October 23, 1884, six weeks after his promotion to take charge of a
district. From the time of his advent to the most prominent position in the
department he has had to cope with a number of disastrous fires ; but his
method of handling then) has, in nearly every case, been above comment,
and he has had uniform success since his inauguration. One of his strongest
points is his popularity among his men, all of whom hold him in the highest
esteem, and would do all in their power for him. Chief Webber never sends
his men where he is unwilling to go himself, and at no time will he allow the
men to ^^ carry the pipe " into a spot where there is immediate danger.

Mr. A. Charles Scott was appointed during the year a clerk at head-
quarters. Engine Companies Nos. 1, 9, 12, 13, and 27 were reorganized
during September as permanent companies, of nine men each, and per-

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maueut captains were »ub6titiited for call- foremen in Kngine Coinpanien Nos.
2, 5, 11, 18, and 20, and Ladder Companies Nos. 2, 4, 6, *J, and 12. Hose
Ck>inpany No. 2 was disbanded March 17, and its members reinstated as
members of £ngine Company No. 32, which was organized on that date ; at
the same time call-foreman William E. Delano, of £ngine Company No. 27,
was promoted call-engineer of District No. 2.

During the year the following new apparatus was purcliased : Two Silsby
second-class engines, one Hayes extension ladder, one chemical engine, seven
hose-wagons, six engineers' wagons, one ooal-wagon, and four pungs. The
extension ladder was placed in ser\ice April 25, at Fort Hill square, under
charge of Ladder Comjiany No. 14, the aerial ladder, previously used, being
found of no value. By an order of the City Council permanent hosemen and
laddermen received a salary at the rate of 81,000 per annum for the first two
years of service, and 83 |>cr day thereafter. An order was issued January 15
whereby the crew of the fire-boat were reorganized on the same basis as engine
companies of the permanent force, and designated Engine Company No. 31.
The assistant foreman, or lieutenant, as this pflScer was genei*ally termed
throughout the department, was, in addition to his regular d\ity as hoseman,
to act as pilot of the boat, under the direction of the captain. The board,
after an investigation of the many cases of collision, that occurred during the
year between the apparatus of the department, and also with private citizens
and members of this ser\icc, were convinced that reckless driving was the
principal cause ; an order was, therefore, passed June 26, that the Yx>ard would
*^ hold all drivers of apparatus alone responsible , for their safety in go'mg to
and returning from fires, and that drivers shall tiaye exclusive control, and
will be held responsible for the speed of the apparatus on these occasions,
without interference from any person whatsoever, and any evidence of lack of
judgment on their part, or .reckless dri\4ng, will be followed by fine, removal,
or dismissal." They were also reminded that, by a decision of the Supreme
Court, the city is not liable for any injury to person or proi)erty resulting from
their acts, but that they personally were civilly and criminally liable therefor.

All the houses in the department were, on August 13, ordered to be draped
in mourning for thirty days, in respect to the meraiory of Hoseman Joseph
Pierce and permanent substitute ^ames Quigley, of Engine Company No. 4,
who, on the morning of August. 13, while at work on the roof of the burning
building 108 to 112 Beach street, were killed by the falling in of the roof,
whereby they were thrown into the flames.

The style of uniform overcoat for members of the department was changed
October 1. The new:Coat was. to be made of Middlesex beaver, thirty ounces
weight, double-breasted ; to button clear to the neck, with five buttons on a
side, equidistant apart; three on, each sleeve, with a slash at the cuff; whole
back, with a vent in the side seam, open one and a half inches ; flap on each
breast, and pocket under left one ; side pockets covered with flaps ; edge
turned in, double-stitched one-half inch; seams lapped and stitched raw, the

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same width. The nack-coat iras as heretofore mentioiiedy eauiepi tlie length
was to bo one and a half Indies shorter than the overooat.

Tlie Massachusetts State Firemen's Association was organised at New
Kra Hall, Boston, May 10, 1881, and inoorporated Uay 10, 1888. Prom Uh»
articles of incorporation we clip the following : —

John S. Dararell, II. II. Ettarbrook, SMnnel Abbott, Jr., Z. T. Merrill, Oeorfe 8.
Willis, F. H. Humphrey, A. P. Lcthare, W. M. Snow, C. A. Hemenwa^, J. W. Hone,
.1. I). HtUiarcl, E. D. DonnoU, James M. Goakl, and E. P. Riuwll hare aaaociatad thon-
selvcs with the intention of forming a corporation under the name of the " MMMchuiftta
State Firemen's Association,** for the purpose of the mutoal benefit and protectkm of Its
members, and the establishment of a fund to aid the widows, orphans, or other relallTee
and dependcntH of deceased members, and have complied with the provisions of the
Statutes of this Commonwealth in such case made and provided, at appears from the
certificate of the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Commilttee of tald cor-
poration, duly approved by the Commissioner of Corporations, and recorded in this
ofllce.

The first officers were : President, Rz-Chief John 8. Damiell, Boston.
Vice-presidents, Chief C. M. Whipple, Westfield; Chief H. L. Bixby,
Newton ; Chief E. R. Seaver, Stoneham ; Chief W. £. Heaid, Lawrence ;
Chief Frederick Macy, New Bedford. Secretary, H. H. Eaaterbfook, of
Hose 7, Newton. Treasnrer, Captain Samnel Abbott, Jr., Protective Depart-
ment, Boston. Executive committee, Chief William C. Davol, Fall River;
Capt. John Allen Hoot, Engine 2, Pittsfield ; J. M. Gould, Hose 2, Somer-
vtlle ; Chief A. C. Moody, Lynn ; Chief A. P. Leshure, Springfield ; Chief
S. E. Combs, Worcester ; Ex-Chief W. H. Turner, Haverhill.

Its several conventions have been held as follows : Second, Springfield,
October 11, 12, 13, 1881 ; third, Faneuil Hall, Boston, September 26, 27, 28,
1882; fourth. New Bedford, October 9, 10, 11, 1883; flfUi, Fall River,
October 14, 15, 16, 1884; sixth. New Era Hall, Boston, October 18, 14, 15,
1885; seventh, Pittsfield, August 31, September 1, 2, 1886; eighth, Taun-
ton, September 7, 8, 9, 1887 ; ninth, Haverhill, September 5, 6, 7, 1888.

Its three principal officers since its organization have been : Ex-Chief
John S. Damrell, of Boston, 1881-85 ; Chief Walter M. Snow, of Hiddle-
boro', 1886 ; G. S. Willis, of Pittsfield, 1887 ; Chief Abner Coleman, of
Taunton, 1888 ; Chief Edward Chariesworth, of Haverhill, 1889 ; Superin-
tendent Samuel Abbott, Jr., of the Boston Protective Department, 1889-90.
Secretaries : H. H. Easterbrook, of Hose 7, Newton, 1881-85 ; Samuel Abbott,
Jr., Boston, 1886-87 ; Capt. E. F. Martin, of Engine 7, Boston, 1888 ; D.
Arthur Burt, of Hose 5, Taunton, 1889-90. Treasurers : Samuel Abbott, Jr.,
Boston, 1881-84 ; Chief C. M. Whipple, of Westfield, 1885-90.

Total number of alarms from May 1, 1883, to April 30, 1884, seven
hundred and ninety-three; loss, $998,554; insurance, 87,981,807. January
4, the Home for Destitute Children, on Harrison avenue, was damaged to the
extent of $2,413 ; insured. Lieutenant Hibbard, of Engine No. 3, had his

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right arm broken I)}' a falling ho»i'-i>i|K% at a fire corner of Berkeley street
and Coinmbns avenue, on the 17th. February 1), Lieutenant John Gra<lv. of
Liuhler No. 1, was severely injured by lR»iug thrown from a ladder at a fire in
Chel8i»a and Gray streets. William Andrews was rescued from the building
Nos. 45() to 4()4 Harrison avenue, which caught (ire on the ITith ; loss, $1 9,*')02 :
insured. On the IDth, Mr. Patrick Uowanl was resctued from the building
No. 16 Tileston street, but die<l shortly after. At a fire in 21 Pearl and 138
Congress strc^ets, May 8, the loss to pro|M*rty amounted to S23,*UM ; insured.
Two alarms were given for a tire in the ohl prison-yard, which originated in a
pile of shavings; loss, 82,421 ; insurance, SU421.* On the 2!)th, fire at 406
Border street (McKay*s wharf) caused a damage to pro|)erty of 827,^)00;
insured. Several members of the department were badly bume<l by an explo-
sion of hot air at a fire in l.'i2 to l.i8 Congress street, June 12 ; loss, $261,879 ;
insured. On the day following, lumber-sheds, comer of Lehigh and Albany
streets, were damaged to the extent of $.32, "iM8 ; insured. Owing to a col-
lision of apparatus, while re8|x»nding to a tire at 108 Fulton street, the 16th,
llosenien McLaughlin and Stevens, of Engine No. 4, and a citizen named F.
C. Douglass, were severely injured. Assist<ant Engineer Imbei*t, of Engine
No. 1 1, was severely injured by falling from a wharf to a float-stage, at a fire
in New street, £^t Boston, tlie 17th. Engines Noe. 6, 10, 32, and Hose
Companies Nos. 1 and 8, respondeil to & call for assistance from Somerville, on
the 20th ; and on the 22d, Engine No. U\ and Ladder 6 responded to a call
from Milton. Ladderman M. Muman, of Ladder No. 8, was severely injured
by falling from the truck while responding to an alarm from 51 and 53 High
street, on the 29th. July 4, Cliarles Schworm, a meml>er of Protective Com-
pany No. 1, fell through the floor of a building at 37 Central wharf, and
was seriously injured. A fire on the 23d, in the 'buildings Nos. 262 to 268
Dover street, occupied as a shoe-factory, caused a damage of $44,550 ; in- L
sured. A call for assistance from Chelsea was received on the 28th. Mrs*
Hannah Wheelan was burned to death at her residence, 1 1 Daven|X)rt street,
August 10.

The large buildings Nos. 108 to 112 Beach street, occupied by several
tenants, caught fire Wednesday, August 13, at midnight. It was at this con-
flagration that Hosemen Pierce and Quigley, of Engine 4, were burned to
death. Loss to property, $51,866; insured. Mrs. Regan was fatally burned
by building a fire with kerosene oil, at her residence, 7 Fayette street, on the
18th. September 10, Miss Kate Connelly met with tlie same fate from a
similar cause, at her residence, 128 Grold street. Mr. V. Sneider was seriously
burned while trying to extinguish the flames in her clothing. Three alarms
were given on the 25th, for a fire in Taylor street; loss, $51,609. Mrs.
Elizabeth Kelly and Thomas Kane were rescued from the burning building
Nos. 2 to 6 Everett court, October 25. Mrs. Kelly died from her injuries.
William Stewart, watchman in the planing-mill 137 Border street, which was
destroyed November 18, was burned to death. Mr. Sawy^t^ \«^^>^^x ^^rfi^

8-W liiSTOnV OF UOHTOy FIRK DEPARTMKXr.

Ilia daughters Esther and Ida, lost their lives by suffooatton from siiioke, ia a.
lire in their dwelling, 62 Castlo street, on the 20th.

Commissioner John E. Fitsgerald was reappointed on tlu> IkmiixI, and
chosen cliainnnn for three years, dating from May 1, 1885. Captain John A.
Mullen, of Engine Company No. 15, was promoted to tlie position of assistant
engineer, August 20, and assigned to District No. 6, vice Assistant Engineer
L. P. Abbott, transferred to District No. 3, in the place of assistant Engineer
W. H. Cunningham, resigned. A new building was erected during the year,
at the comer of Albany and Bristol streets, for a repair-shop. The building
is of brick, and gives accommodation for all the work to be done on apparatus,
hose, and harness, and affords room for storage of supplies, etc. A large yaixl
and building adjoining, on Bristol street, gives additional storage-room for
lumber and other articles. During the four winter months extra horses were
placed in service, under agreement with the owners that such service should be
without cost to the city other than the care and feed, the same as is given the
regular horses of the department. The new apparatus purchased during the
year consisted of the following : One Manchester ( Amoskeag) and one Silsby
second-class engines,. two ladder-trucks, one chemical engine (for Chemical
Company No. 1), one hose-wagon, one coal-wagon, and one pnng.

The first extensive fire during 1885 broke out January 18, at 8.44 P.M.,
in the building Nos. 45 to 68 Eastern avenue, occupied by the Bay State
Sugar Refinery ; loss, $222,278 ; insured. An overheated furnace in the
building 230 to 234 Beacon street, on the 29th, caused a loss of $23,094 ;
insured. James W. Sweetser, member of Protective Company No. 1, was
instantly killed by the falling of a ladder while at a fire at 43 India square,
March 8. Three alarms were sounded for a conflagration at the factory of
the lioston Machine Company, located on First and Granite streets, on the
20th; loss, $180,649; insurance, $122,700. Fifty-eight workmen lost their
tools, valued at $2,750 ; no insurance. On the 21st tlie Continental Sugar
Refining Company, had their buildings destroyed; loss, $24,201; insured.
The building occupied by the Boston Dyewood and Chemical Company, 317
Border street, was burned on the 18th ; loss, $39,239 ; insured. Miss Flora
Evans was fatally burned, April 7, by her clothing taking fire from a lamp
thrown at her by a visitor at her dwelling, 19 Lyman street. Annie Curran,
aged six years, was run ON'er and killed on Prince street, Saturday, 18th, by
the hose-carriage of Engine No. 8, while responding to an alarm from 218 to
222 Main street. Miss Helen Fitzgerald, of 268 Eustis street, was fatally
burned, May 27, by her clothes taking fire from building a tire with kerosene
oil. Her mother and Miss Maggie Finney were severely burned while ex-
tinguishing the flames. At a fire in the *^ Youth's Companion" oflicc, 41
Temple place, on the 28th, property was destroyed to the extent of $28,904 ;
insured. Mrs. E. E. Alley, of 35 Vernon street, was fatally burned, June
14, by her clothes taking fire from a stove near which she was standing. A
large confiagration occurred Momlay, 22d, at 8.21 P.M., in the large build-

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ing Xos. H\\ to !!•( Franklin stivet, ocenpiecl by Ahraluiiu Freueli <& Co. ; Icms,
SH2,(>70; insured. John Bacon, an employe of the Maverick Oil Works
Company « wiis fatally burned at a fire in their works on Chelsea street, July
2. Engine Xo. l.') was despatched to the assistance of the Norwood, Mass.,
department, Saturday, PJth. On the 21st, Mrs. L. Fliegel, of 1*30 Longwood
avenue, was fatally burned by builtling a Hre with kerosene oil. The 8tan<l-
ard Dyewood Company and others lost S28,'i<il from a tire in the building
Nos. 12 and 13 8argent*8 wharf, Tuesday, 28th. A fire, August 10, in the
buildings 33 to 38 Lewis wharf, occupied as United States bonded ware-
houses, caused a damage to proi)erty of Slli>,010; insured. The Smith
organ factory, corner of Montgomery and Claremlon streets, was destroyed
on the 18th ; loss, $45,032 ; insured. Three alarms were given for a fire at
34 and 36 Sargent street, occupied as dwellings ami stables ; loss, $9,5U7 :
insured. Total numl)er of alarms from May 1, 1884, to April 30, 1885, nine
hundred and twenty-seven; loss, $1,593,394 ; insurance, $H,068, 295.

Mr. Robert G. Fitch succeeded Commissioner H. W. Longley, May 1,
and on the resignation of Commissioner J. E. Fitzgerald, August 18, was
appointed chairman of the board, and Mr. John R. Murphy received the
appointment of commissioner. Mr. Fitch was reappointed by Mayor Thomas
N. Hart, from May, 1889, for three years.

Mr. Thomas Norton Hart, Mayor of Boston, was bom on January 20,
1829, at North Reading, Mass. His father was a farmer; his mother,
a woman of great refinement, was of the Nortons at Royalston. Mr. Hart's
grandfather on his mother's side. Major John Norton, fought in the Revo-
lutionary war. It will thus be seen that the chosen representative of the
people is not a bom aristocrat, for his father was |)oor, and, when a mere
stripling, young Hart came to Boston to earn his living. He found em-
ployment in tlie dry-goods store of Wheelock, Pratt, & Co., on Kilby street,
and lived with the family of the senior paitner, who is still living. After a
short experience in the Boston store, Mr. Hail; returned to his native town to
complete such an education as could then be had in a country school. After
a term thus spent, he returned to Boston, more than forty years ago, and
entered a liat, cap, and fur store on Hanover street. The store was kept by
C. B. Grinnell and S. B. Proctor, with whom Mr. Hart stayeil until 1850,
when he entered the wholesale and retail store of Philip A. Locke, on Dock
square. In 1855 he was admitted as partner ; the business was transferred to
Elm street, the firm name being changed to Philip A. Locke & Co. In 1860
Mr. Hart founded the house of Hai*t, Taylor, ^ Co., his partners being Mr.
Frederick B. Taylor and the late Orin B. North. This firm, also devoted to
the hat, cap, and fur business, rose to l)e the greatest of its kind in New
England, and one of the three or four largest in the country. The firm began
business in August, 1860, finally erected a building of its own in Chauncy
street, and retired on December 31, 1878, — selling out to Dyer, Taylor, &
Co. The firai of Hart, Taylor, & Co. did not formally dissolve until 1885.

886 HiaroHY of boston nuK dspahtmknt.

Mr. Hart's exceptional MicceiiH ia busiiietM brought him ia omitaot with lUMiy
people, aiul in 1878 he yielded to tlie importunities of Air. Phineas Pielfve,
Mr. Charles U. Allen, Mr. Alaiison W. Ueanl, and others, to enter the
Common Council, where Mr. Hart served in 1879, 188<», and 1881 ; in 1882,

1885, and 1886 he si'rved as aldeniian, representing first the South End, then
the Fifth Aldorintinic District. Sinoe retiring from active business Mr. Uait
has assumed the presidency of the Mt. Venion National Bank, and brooglit it
up to a good degree of prosperity. In |M>litios he has always maintahied the
principle of national unity and union ; also tlie principle of national proteotion,
of free public schools, and of equal rights for all American cittxens, without
making a distinction of race, color, nation, or creed. Though living a quiet
and retired life with his family, he is a member of several clubs and an ooea-
sional attendant. He has always been a liberal contributor to benevolent
enterprises, and at times has given them much i^ersonal attention.

Mr. Hart was a constant attendant at the famous Fisher Hill investiga-
tion. He opposed the granting of a franchise to tlie Bay State Cras Com*
pany to enter the streets of Boston for the sole i)uqx>se of making money,
and he has had many a tilt, and occasionally a hard fight, with the dements-
then controlling our municipal affaurs. These struggles for clean government,
in the interests of the people, are a matter of public record, and Mr. Hart'a
political opponents have never questioned his integrity, his abilit)*, and exu-
berant good-nature. Contrary to his wishes, he was nominated for Mayor in

1886, and renominated in 1887. The nomination of 1888 came to him unso-
licited. His letter of acceptance, substantially like that of 1887, states that *
fact.

In 1886 Mayor Hart was the nominee of the Republicans only ; in 1887
and 1888, of tlie regular Republican and the Citizens' conventions. Although
himself a Republican, Mayor Hart has taken, both as a candidate and as
Mayor, a distinct stand for the non-partisan principle of government. Uia
nets as Mayor are in tmrmony with this principle.

Robert G. Fitch, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, first saw
the light in the town of Sheffield, Mass., March 19, 1846. He fitted for col-
lege at New Marlboro*, Mass., and in 1866 entered Williams College, from
which he graduated during 1870. Having a love for journalism, he moved to
Springfield, Mass., and entered the office of the '^ Springfield Republican,'*
where he began from the first nuig of the ladder, filling the position of copy-
holder, proof-reader, local reporter, etc., until January 1, 1872, when he was
assigned to Boston as legislative correspondent. His success in that capacity
is well known, the articles contributed by him being recognized as the most
authentic and able reports of the legislative proceedings published. He held
that |)osition until May, 1872, when he was offered, and accepted, an editorial
|)osition on the ^* Boston Post.*' His superior abilities as a journalist were
soon recognized. In 1878 he was made managing editor, and in 1881 he
assumed the chair of editor-in-chief. Under his management the paper be-

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caiue a |K>wer in political matters, its leading editorials being at all times
fearless and impartial. He ht>ld that olHct* until 1885, and in \HW was
ap|)oiDtiHl on the Hoard of Fire Ccmnnissioncrs by Mayor O'Brien. Chairman
Fitch is a gentleman highly esteemed in both social and iK)litical circles, and
in his <lnties on this Ixiurd is at all times in favor of progress ; at the same
time, never hasty in his decisions. He is a strict disciplinarian, but does not
expect im|)ossibilities ; in fact, a gentleman highly qualified to fill his office.

Commissioner John R. Murphy is the Junior member of the board, and
the youngest man to hold this office that has ever been appointed. He was
bom at Charlestown District, Boston, Mass., August 25, 1856. He attende<l
the public schools of that section, and at an early age gi*aduated from the
Harvard Grammar and the Charlestown High schools. During 1873 he
began his business career by entering the commission house of Messrs. Silsbee
& Murphy, of this city, where he remained until 1876, when he was engaged in
the business department of the ''Pilot," — one of the best-known weekly
newspapers published in Boston. Two years and six months later he was
engaged as business manager, in which capacity Mr. Murphy met with signal
success, the business affairs of the paper being in a most prosperous condi-
tion. He was elected a member of the Legislature from Ward 5 during 1883,
1884, and 1885, and a member of the Senate from Charlestown District the
year following, when he was appointed by Mayor Hugh O'Brien a member of
the Board of Fire Commissioners, in which office his services have proved of
special benefit. Mr. Murphy is a member of several social organuBations,
including the Royal Arcanum and the Foresters.

A new house for the accommodation of Ladder Company No. 9 and Hose
Company No. 1 was erected the ensuing year on Main street, Charlestown.
A new house was also erected at the corner of Sarat<^a and Byron streets,
£ast Boston, for Chemical Company No. 7, which was organized and put in
commission September 27. A new ladder-truck for Ladder Company No. 3
was put in service June 21. The system of giving public alarms on the bells
in the West End and in the city proper north of Dover street, with the excep-
tion of the bell on Faneuil Hall, was discontinued during the year.

Orders were issued July 9 to the effect that weekly payments had been
adopted in the department. This" new order of things necessitated a change
in making out certificates of time. The absentee reports were abolished, and
the time of each member was entered on the roll. Leaves of absence, when
less than for twenty-four hours, were granted for six, twelve, and eighteen
hours. The officers of permanent companies and members in charge of
quarters of call-companies were held res|x>nsible for making out and for-
warding the rolls.

Mr. Charles W. Whitcomb was appointed to the office of Fire Marshal
November, 188G, with headquarti*rs {it No. 5 Pemberton square. The act
establishing this office was passed October 30, and accepted by the Common
Council October 6.

838 mSTORV OF BOSTON FIRE DKFAHTMENT,

An Act to establiaii tub Office op Fire Maesual of the Citt of Boston.
Be it enacted, etc., ai/oilowM: —

SECTtoN 1. The governor of the Cominoii wealth, by the advice and with the coiiaeiit
of the council, shall appoint an officer to be known as the fire niarslial of the city of Boston,
who shall be a citizen of said city, to hold office for a term of three years from the date
of his appointment, or until his successor is appointed. Said fire marshal may be removed
at any time by the governor.

Shot. 2. It shall be the duty of said fire marshal to examine into the cause, circum-
stiuices, and origin of fires occurring within the municipal flistrict of Boston, by which any
building, vessels, vehicles, or any valuable personal property shall be accidentally or un-
lawfully burned, destroyed, lost, or damaged wholly or partially ; and to especially examine
and decide whetlier the fire was the result of carelessness or the act of an incendiary.
The 8aid fire marshal sliall, when in his opinion said proceedings arc necessary, take the
testimony, on oath, of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or to have means
of knowieilge in relation to the matters herein required to be examined and inquired into,
and cause the same to be reduced to writing, verified and transmitted to the district
attorney of the county of Suffolk, and to the board of fire commissioners of the city of
Boston. Said fire marshal sluill report in writing to the owners of property, or other
persons interested in the subject-matter of investigation, any facts and circumstances
which he may have ascertaine<l by such inquiries and investigation which shall in his
opinion require attention from said person or persons, and it shall be the duty of said fire
marshal, whenever he shall be of opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge any
person with the crime of arson, to cause such person to be arrested and cliarged with such
offence, and furnish to the district attorney all the evidences of g^ilt, with the names of
witnesses and all the information obtained by him, including a copy of all piTttnent and
material testimony taken in the case; and he shall s|>ecially report to the hoard of fire
commissioners, as often as such board shall require, his proceedings and the progress made
in all prosecutions for arson, and the result of all cases which are finally disposed of.

Skct. 3. The fire marshal shall have power to subpana witnesses and to comi>el their
attendance before him in like manner and effect as trial justices to testify in relation to
any matter which is, by the provisions of this act, a subject of inquiry and investigation
by said fire marshal. The Kail fire marshal shall be and is hereby authorized to admin-
ister and verify oaths and affirmations to persons appearing as witnesses before him, and
false swearing in any matter or proceeding aforesaid shall be deemed perjury and shall be
punishable as such. The said fire marshal shall have authority, at all times in the day or
night, m performance of the duties imposed by the provisions of this act, to enter upon
and examine any building or premises where any fire shall hare occurred, and the build-
ings and premises adjoining and near to that in which the fire occurred.

Sect. 4. The compensation of the fire marshal shall be a salary of three thousand
dollars per annum, which shall be paid in monthly instalments by the treasurer of the city
of Boston. Such salary, and all expenses incurred by said fire marshal in making inquests
for the purpose of determining the origin of fires, shall l>e included in the expenses of the
county of Suffolk.

Skct. 5. It shall be the duty of the board of fire commissioners of the city of Boston
to supervise and direct, whenever it shall be of opinion that the public interests will be
subserved thereby, the investigations, examinations, and proceedings of said fire marshal,
and make all needful and proper rules and regulations in relation to the duties of the office
and the manner of performing the same, and to determine the necessary expenses, and to

audit the accounts of said fire marslial.

*

Sect. 6. On 'he first of May of each year, on presentation of pro|H:r vouchers and
accounts, the treasurer of the Commonwealth shall pay to the treasurer of the city of
Boston the salary of the said fire marshal, and the expenses incurre<l during the preceding

insroHV OF nosros fire t)ti\iirrMh\\"i. 331>

cmlendar year In proHccutiiig his iDvesUgations in the manner above meutioued : proffitUd,
however, that the saiil i»a>'iueiit ma<le by the treasurer of the Commonwealth aliall in no
case exceed in amount twenty-five \K*r cent, uf the tax cuilected by the Comniunwealth on
premiums received by insurance cumpauicM for writin(( fire-risks in the city of Uoston
during the preceding calendar year.

Se<!T. 7. Tlie fire marshal shall submit, each year in the month of May, a detaile«l
report of his official action to the city council of the city of Boston.

Sect. 8. All acts inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed.

Sect. 9. This act shall take effect when accepted by the city council of the city of
Boston.

Mr. Whitcomb was born at Boston, Mass., July 31, 1855. After gradu-
ating from the public schools he entered Dartmouth College, during 1876, from
which he entered the Boston Law School, graduating during 1880, and was
soon after admitted to the bar. He then entered the University of Gottin-
gen, Germany, where he applied himself to his studies and received two first
prizes, — one for the best essay, the other for general athletics. On his
return to Boston he studied in the office of Mr. J. H. Benton, Jr. Mr.
Whitcomb was elected a member (Republican) of the Common Council from
Ward 18 during 1883 and 1884, during which time he received the well-known
cognomen of ** Boss" Whitcomb. He was also appointed secretary of the
Republican Ward and City Committee for the years 1883 to 1886, when he
was api>ointed to the office of fire marshal by Governor Robinson, being the
first person to hold that position in the State. The success that he has at-
tained in this new field of labor clearl}* shows his legal and executive abilities.

The salary of the veterinary surgeon was increased during the year to
$1,600 |>er annum. Mr. Straw, member of Hose No. 7, was detailed as
clerk in the apparatus repair-shop during the year.

Number of alarms from May 1, 1885, to April 30, 1886, 795; loss,
$821,848; insurance, $7,082,541. The first fire of importance occurred
Tuesday, January 12, at 61 to 81 Clinton street, occupied by S. T. Fletcher,
produce dealer ; loss, $107,006 ; insured. The American House, on Hanover
street, caught fire March 6 ; loss, $31,370 ; insured. Box No. 4 was rung in
on the 30th, to call assistance for the purpose of rescuing persons buried in the
niins of a fallen building. No. 235 Portland street. Three alarms were given
for a fire at the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company's stable, on Roxbury
street, April 24 ; loss, $5,604 ; insured. The Boston and Albany Railroail
Company's stock-yard was burnt May 22. Engines from Cambridge, Newton,
and Watertown rendered assistance; loss, $31,644; insured. June 18, Mrs.
L. Ferri, rear of No. 19 Clark street, was fatally burned trying to kindle a fire
with kerosene oil. A large fire broke out Saturday, 20th, at 7.12 P.M., at
Nos. 590 to 594 Washington street, occupied by the Emigrant Savings Bank
and others; loss, $60,689 ; insured. The most terrible conflagration of the
year occurred Monday, 21st, at 2.20 P.M., in the New England Fair building,
on Huntington avenue, and occupied as repair-shop by the Metro|K>litan Rail-
road Company. The fire originated from the boiling over of a glue-ix)t, which

840 HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DBPARTMKHT.

coinmuDicate<l to n pile of shaviiigi, uid with astoubhing rapidity the flaiiM*M
spread over the entire building. The exit by the doom was soon out off, and
the windows being grated, six employes, fircvented from making their escapSf
perished in the flames. Their names were : J. R. Taylor, Oliver Frost, Will-
iam Campbell, Patrick Lyons, Julius Hnnckle, and Henry W. liason. Sev-
eral others liad very narrow escapes. Loss to property, 1 150,000 ; insured.

July 6, a woman was fatally burned at 23 Genesee street, trying to build
a fire with kerosene. The buildings on Seventh street occupied by the
Bradley Fertilizer Company were destroyed on the 22d ; loss, tl 13,634 ; in-
sured. David Kinsman, aged 14, adeaf-route, was run over ami killed by Engine
No. 2, while resfxinding to this fire. Mrs. Sophia Miller was fatally burned,
September 12, at her dwelling, 8 Albert street, in attempting to remove a
kerosene stove that had explodetl. Hoseman W. A. McKenzie, of Engine
No. ITi, rescued Geoige Towle, a lad of 15 years, from a smoky room in the
building ico Dorchester a\'enne, on the 21st. On the 29th, at 19 Indiana
place, Miss Esby Abbott, a sick lady, fell upon a lighted kerosene stove,
burning herself so badly that death ensued shortly after. November 25,
Ladderman William H. Flavell, of Ladder Company No. 8, was suffocated
by smoke at a fire in the building Nos. 232 to 234 Friend street ; loss at this
fire, $13,151 ; insured. Another large fire broke out on the 28th, at 79
Sumner street. East Boston, occupied by the Lockwood Manufacturing Com-
pany, machinists; loss, $98,917; insured. Engine Company No. 15 was de-
spatched to the assistance of the Brockton, Mass., department, December 2.

Commissioner W. A. Green was succeeded by Mr. Richard F. Tobin,
May 1, 1887.

Ex-Chief Engineer William A. Green was bom at Clarendon, Vt.,
November 6, 1823. He came to this city during 1842, and was employetl as
wharfinger until he entered the Fire Department as a salaried officer. His first
connection with the service dates from May, 1847, bt which time he became a
member of Boston Engine Company No. 15, of which he was elected foreman
during October, 1851. February, 1858, he was appointed on the Board of
Assistant Engineers, which office he held until April, 1874. During this
period Captain Green organized, and was appointeil superintendent of, the
Boston Protective Department, combining the offices of assistant engineer and
superintendent until the above date, when he succeeded Captain Damrell as
chief engineer, and was appointed on the Board of Fire Commissioners
during 1884 to May, 1887, having occupied every |)osition in the department
from hoseman to commissioner.

Commissioner Richard F. Tobin was bom at Boston, Mass., Novem-
ber 20, 1844. At the age of sixteen he was a resident of Cambridge, Mass.,
and soon after began bis apprenticeship to tlie trade of iron-moulding, witli tlie
firm of Lyman, Kinsley, & Co. During the Rebellion his greatest ambition
was to enlist in the service of the United States ; but his age was against him,
being but sixteen years old. Once only did he succeed ; but his glory wns of

ni>>Touv OF Jiosrox hint: itt:i*Mn\MKS'i. 341

short duration. It was (luring tlir call for tlnv4'-niontli8 mm, and a cotnpan}-
was recruite<i in Cambridge and ordered to n*]K>rt :it Faneiiil liall, iiostou.
Leaving his work one afternoon, he proceeded to headtjuarters ; but ^^ no
admittance" was the order. Proceecling around the corner of the building
in hopes of finding an entrance, he climlx^d the conductor and reached one
of the second win(h>ws of the hall ; but the Hrbt object tliat came to his
view was tlie figure of a sentinel on duty at th(> open window. As s<K)n as
the would-be soldier caught sight of the guard he put himself in such a
position as would ap|)ear as though he was retreating; he was seen and
dragged into the hall, where in a few moments he was enlisted. His com-
pany was ordered home and <lisbande<l within the twenty-four hours, and that
settled his soldiering career. But he was determined to do service in the
defence of the Union, and he shipped in the navvi on board the United States
ship-of-war *' Preble." After the destruction of that vessel he was trans-
ferred to the frigate '* Potomac," and later to the gunboat '* Pinola," all of
which rendered elTectual ser\'icc under Admiral Farragut, in West Gulf
S(|uadnm. At the expiration of his service, in 18G3, he returned to this city,
and was elected a member of the Cambridge City Council during 1873, and
was for sc^veral years engaged in the fire department of that city, starting
A8 hoseman, and at the time he resigned was assistant engineer. During
1885 and 1886 he was twice elected a member of the State Legislature from
South Boston, and his record in that branch as the champion of the Soldiers*
Exemption Bill, and other measures of interest to G.A.R. members, is well
known. He was employed in the Walworth Manufacturing Company's iron-
worics at City Point, South Boston, for about twenty years, eight of which
he was superintendent, which {x>sition he held when, in May, 1887, he was
tendered his present office as a member of the lk)ard of Fire Commissioners,
which position he is most ably qualified to fill. Commissioner Tobin has held
the various oflices in the G.A.R., and was elected, during the meeting of
1886, Department Commander of the Department of Massachusetts.

March 15, Foreman PatHck E. Keyes, of Engine Company No. 6, was
promoted to the position of assistant engineer, and assigned to District
No. 6, vice Assistant Engineer Fernald, transferred to the position of fore-
man of Chemical Company No. 6.^ Hose Company No. 9 was disbanded
October 28, and Chemical- Engine Company No. 8 organized and put in
commission in its place. By a vote of the commissioners a limit age was es-
tablished for call-members. This limit was fixed at fifty-seven years, it being
thought neither advantageous to the city, nor properly considerate of the
safety of the men themselves, to retain them in the hazardous service after
that age. By this order nearly twenty call-members were retired, also several
permanent men ; the latter, having done over fifteen years of faithful ser%'ice,
received pensions equal to one-third the salaries which they were paid at re- '
tirement. August 30, the titles of the oflScers of the department were changed
as follows : That of chief engineer to chief of department, assiat&wt ^w^cc^r&x

342 iirSTOBY OF BOHTOS FIHS UKPARTMKNT.

to diHtrict cliicf , foreman and awistant foreman to ca|>tain and lieutenant.
April 12, orders were issued to the effect that the list of vacations should be
sent to headquarters on or before May I , and that every permanent member
should be allowed fourteen days* vacation, to Include one of his days off.

August 15, the style of uniform of the ofUcers and members was again
changed. The unifonn sack-coat consisted of a double-breasted close-fitting
garment, with square corners of daric-bluc cloth, cut with three seams in tiie
back ; to have eight medium-slxe department buttons of white metal in each
breast, grouped in pairs ; to be niade with a turn-down collar that would
roll two rolls and button six ; on each breast a blind flap, five and a quarter
by two and a quarter inches, and with slightly rounded corners, placed in a
line with the bottom of arm-scye, beginning at one inch from scye ami ex-
tending straight across (not slanting) ; a pocket six inches wide by seven
ileep on inside of left breast. The length of coat to be eight Inches above
centre of knee-pan. The edges of the torn-down collar to be finished with a
double row of stitching, three-eiglitlis of an inch wide. Those of the district
chiefs and company officers were the same, except that the former had tlie
buttons on the fronts placed equidistant, and In the latter only six buttons
were placed in each row, so that it would roll one over and button five buttons.
For other members the coat was single-breasted, straight-front sack, square
comers, standing breast, six buttons in front placed equidistant. No change
was made in the style of pantaloons or \'ests. The overcoat for the chief was
of a double-breasted frock pattern, of dark-blue cloth, with turn-down collar ;
length of skirt two inches below the knee ; to button dose to neck. The
front of coat to be cut in one piece, without lapel seam, but skirt cut
separately, with eight large department buttons on each breast, grouped in
pairs ; on back skirt side edges, three buttons each side ; three small buttons
on each sleeve at cuff. The distance between these two rows of buttons on
front was five and one-half inches at top and three and one-half inches at
l)otton) ; one large outside [xxsket-flap on each skirt, without pocket ; a small
outside [x>cket on the left breast, covered witli a flap ; one inside pocket on
the right breast, and two back skirt-iK>ckets inside. The edges were double-
stitched one-half inch wide, and all seams plain. The same style was adopted
for all other members, except tliat seven latge buttons were placed on each
breast. The fatigue-cap for all members was of blue cloth, same pattern as
sliown in illustrations. The Greek-cross device, as worn by the members, had
the letter K for those worn by enginemen, and A for the assistant enginemen.
The basis of the insignia of office for all officers was made of gold*bullion.
For chief, the insignia consisted of five trumpets crossed, to be surix)unded by
a gold-embroidered circle, and worn on the cap and on each corner of the
collar of the unifonn coat ; for assistant chief, three trumpets ; for district
chief, two crosse<l truni])ets ; captains, two perpendicular and parallel trumpets
on oblong background, with the number of the company placed between the
tnnD))ets for the cap device ; this was to be worn on the hat and coat-collar ;

HISTORY OF iiOSTOy FTRK UEPARTMRST, 848

for lieutenants, same an captain, cxct'pt that tbert* wan only one truni|)et, and
that |>lace<l horizontally with nnnil»er above the cap device. The background
of tlie insignia for oflicei*H of hiddiM* companies was re<l ; that of all others blue.
Officers of hose companies and chemical companies wen^ designated by II and
C, respectively, above their nunilM*rs.

Total number of aianns from May 1. IHMG, to April 30, 1887, 827; loss,
$911,991); insurance, $6,771,Gi>4. The House of Correction, on East First
street, South Hoston, was slightly damaged Feliruary 1. Capt. H. T. Bowers
and Hoseman P. C. Twiss, of Hose No. 10, were siTiously injured while respond-
ing to this alarm, by being thrown, from the apparatus. Box 528 was rung in
Monday, March 14, at 7.23 A.M., for the terrible railroad disaster at Bussey
bridge, where s<> many lives were lost. Slight fires were extinguished in three
of the dei-ailed cars by Chemical No. 4, and valuable assistance was rendered by
members of the department in removing the dead and injured ; the hose-wagon
of Engine No. 30 was used as an ambulance in conveying the injured to their
homes. Three alarms were given for a fire at Clark's Hotel, 577 Washington
street, on the 18th ; loss, $19,970 ; insured. April 4, at a fire m a building at*
Western avenue and Market street, Joseph Littlefield, aged fifty years, lost
his life by suffocation. On the 6th, the building Nos. 9G to 102 Milk street,
occupied by the Wright & Potter Printing Company and others, was destroyed^
loss $85,652 ; insured. Several members were injured while working at thia
fire. Three alarms were sounded for a fire in the school-house on East Fifth
and L streets ; loss, $5,515 ; no insurance. Two members of Engine Company
No. 1 and three of Ladder No. 5 were more or less mjured by the falling of
a portion of the school-house roof. Box 47 was sounded at 11.11 A.M.^
Tuesday, May 10, for the pur]x>se of exhibiting the department to Queen
Kapiolani and suite of the Sandwich Islands. Mrs. Catherine Welch, of 19
Livingston street, was fatally injured June 25. An alarm was given for help
on the 27th, occasioned by the falling of a building on Cambridge street, which
buried two men in the ruins. Hugh Gallagher, of G Cooper street, was burned
to death July 4 by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. An explosion of naphtha
on board the schooner " War Eagle," lying at Foster's wharf, Chelsea, on the
7th, set fire to the city of Boston's bridge, and killed two men ; also injured
two others.

Commissioner J. R. Murphy was reappointed for three years from May 1 ,
1888. Engine Company No. 33 and Ladder Company No. 15 were organ-
ized as permanent companies, and placed in commission, the former Feb-
ruary 20, and the latter April 28, in the elegant new house located at the
corner of Boylston and Hereford streets, in the Back Bay district. July 1 7,
Chemical Company No. 9 was oi-ganizecl, and placed in commission in the
house of Ladder Company No. 9, Charlestown. Hose Company No. 1 was,
therefore, disbanded. October 12, Ladder Company No. 16 was organized,
and placed In commission in the new building occupied by Chemical Com-
pany No. 4, at Roslindale ; and, November 3, Engnie Company No. 34 was

844 uisTouv OF nosToy fihe depabtmkst.

orgaiiizec), and phicreil in service at tlie new house on Western avenue, BrighUHi
district. The liulder for Ladder Company No. 1«5 was of the Babcock tin*n-
table pattern, and cost $3,8(H). A new third-class Clapp &, Jones engine was
purchased for Engine Company No. 24. The preliminary steps for the con-
struction of a new fire-boat, to take the place of the old one, was taken during
the year, and on July 1, 1889, it was placed in service. Four new hose-wagons
replaced the oKl-style carriage.

May ;>, the order relative to the duties of assistant chief was rescindeiU
and after the above date he was governed by the following rules : '^ He shall,
when ordered by the board, test the hose at a pressure not exceeding 100 lbs.,
and at once report the result to the board, stating the number of each piece,
its date of being put in service, kind, maker, length, and at what pressure it
burst ; and by such report the board will be guided in their condemnation and
replacement of the hose.** Fabric hose, when wet or damp, was not to remain
on the reel or wagon longer than twenty-four hours ; and hose that had been
on these vehicles without being used for ten days should be changed, and
the fact noted in the company journal.

Permanent members of the department were permitted the privilege of
free conveyance on the cars of the West End Horse Railroad Compa^ny after
June 1, provided said members were in full uniform, and rode on the front
platform of the car.

The salary of the commissioners and the chief was increased during the
year to $8,500 ; assistant chief engineer, $2,400 ; assistant engineers, $2,000 ;
assistant call-engineers, $400; superintendent of apparatus repairs, $1,800;
department clerks, $l,oOO ; clerk at apparatus repair-shop, $1,800 ; veterinary
surgeon, $1,800; foremen, $1,400; assistant foremen, $1,300; engincmen,
$1,300; assistant enginemen, hosemen, and laddermen, $1,200; others at
$M00 and $1,000; call-foremen, $400 ; call-men at $250, $200, and $175;
permanent substitutes, $900 and $720 ; chief engineer's driver, $900 ; hostler,
$720. Fii*e-alarm service : Superintendent, $3,200 ; assistant superintendent,
$2,000; foreman of construction, $5 per day ; three operators, $1,600; one
repairer, $4 ; one, $3.75 ; six, $3.25 ; and three assistant repairers, $2.75, per
day* respectively ; and one battery man, $75 per month. In accordance with
a request made by the board the City Council extended the limit of the number
of men who may constitute the Fire Department from 700 to 1,000. This was
made necessary by the fact that the former limit provided by the ordinance of
1873 was reached, and further expansion was impossible without new legis-
lation.

The number of horses in the department April 30, 1888, was 180 ; 25 were
purchased, 10 sold or exchanged, 4 died, and 2 were killed. Around the neck
of each horse was attached a brass check, with its number.

The total number of hydrants in the city May 1 was 5,204. In addition
to these hydrants there were 238 fire reservoirs in different sections of the city,
that contain from 300 to 500 hogsheads of water, and can be used in an emer-

lllsrORY OF liOSTOy FIHK DKPARTMKNT.

S4il

g(Micy. The number of hydranU acldetl (luring tlie year was as follows : 67
l/owry, 139 Post, 1 Boston, and 43 Boston Lowry. The amount paid by this
i!epartment for water, and the care and maintenance of hydrants, was
$91,217.60, or at the rate of $20 per hydrant.

Amount of hose in use and in storehouse April 30, 1888 : Cotton, in use,
48,371 feet; in store, '),7')0 feet. Rubber, in use, 4,31)0 feet; in store, 1,000
feet. lA'ather, in use, 037 feet. LiDen, in use, 4'i0 feet. Chemical, in use,
o,135 feet; in store, 100 feet. Suction, in use, 1,162 feet; in store, 108 feet.
Hand, in use, 2,436 feet; in store, 100 feet. Total, in use, 62,881 feet; in
store, 7,058 feet. In each tire district a spare hose-carriage, with hose, was
kept at department houses.

The following property was in charge of the Board of Commissioners of
the Fire Department : —

ENGINE-HOUSES.

^'o. 1..

LocmUon.

o —

Dorchester street 5,698

2..
8..

Cor. of O ami Fourth streets ,

t

I
Bristol street and Harrison avt^nuc

4 . . Bulfinch street

5 . . Marion street, E. B.

6..

Wall street

7 . . East street

8..

Salem street

9.. Paris street. E.B.

10..
11..
12..
13!.

River street

Sumner street, E.B.

Dudley street

Cabot street

14. . Centre street

15

Dorchester avonue

16. .i River street, Dorchester Dist. . .

17..

Meeting-house hill, Dorchester
Dist

4.000
4,000
6,098

1.647

1.372

1,893

2,568

4.000

1,886

4,010

7,161

4,305

5,627

2,843

12,736

RvmArks.

AddiUon buUt, 1874. Municipal
Court, South Boston, and two
classes Bigelow School, la this
building.

Ladder No. 8 in this building.

Chemical^ Engine No. 1, Lancers'
armory, and water-tower in this
building.

Remodelled, 1870. Ladder No. 2

in this building.
Formerly occupi^ by Ladder No. 4.

Remodelled, 1870.

I^aihler No. 6 in this building.

Old engine-house on this lot

a^

HISTORY OF noaroy nuK dkpartmknt.

No. 18 . . IlarTard street, Dorchester Dift. . .
19. . Norfolk street.

c«

20. Walnut street,

21..
22..
28..
24..
25..
26..
27..

3So* •

29.
80..

82..
9»..

Boston street,
Dartmouth street.

••

••

Northampton strcei

Cor. Warren and Quincy streets. .

Fort HUl square

Mason street

Elm street, Charlestowo Dist. . . .

Centre street, W. Koxbury Dist..

Chestnut Hill ave. , Brighton Dist .

Mt. Vernon street, W. Bozbnry
Dist.

Bunker Hill street.

Cor. Boylston and Hereford sts. .
Church street

Cor. Longwood and Brookline
avenues

Poplar street, cor. Washington,
W. Koxbur}'

Washington street, between Ath-
erton and Beethoven r

Harvard avenue, near Cambridge
street, Brighton Dist.

Centre street, near Highland
station, W. Rozbury Dist.

Saratoga and Byron streets

B street

16,276
8,000
6,646
8,412

6.400

14,729

8,848

6,112

1,682

10,000

1.804

10,225
7,688
9M0
9,865

4,468
8,445

4,186

4,175 LMider No. 8 and Ladder 14 in this

building.
6,885

2,600

10,877

14,856

Ladder No. 10 in thU baUdlng.
Ladder No. 11 in this bulkllng.

Built 1888-84.

Ladder No. 15 in thU building.

Wardroom No. 11 in this building.
Occupied by Chemical Engine No. 2.

Occupied by Chemical Engine No. 8.

Occupied by Chemical Engine No. 4.

Occupied by Chemical Engine No. 6.

Occupied by Chemical Engine No. 6.

Occupied by Chemical Engine No. 7.
Occupied by Chemical Engine No. 8.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT.

347

II08K-I louses.

I»catioo.

No. 2. .; Main street, Charlefltowu J>Ut..

3 . Winthrop ttreet

4..

Monument street
Shawniiit avenae

0. .' Chelsea street

1
7 . Tremont street

10

12..

8 . . ' North Grove street

Washington Village

Fourth street.

Remarks.

Changetl to coa! depot. 1884.
Armory in building.

1,846

4,350 I Ladder No. 12 and Department

; Hospital in this building.
3,918 '

1,610
3,101

Remodelled, 1870.

HOOK-AMD-LADDER HOU8KS.

4..

6..

7.
19..
13..
15..

LoeatloB.

No. 1.. Friend street.

Dudley street

Fourth street. . .

Meeting-house Hill

Main street, Charlestown

Washington, near Dover street.
Boylston, cor. Hereford street.
Harrison avenue

Eustis street. .
Bristol street.

I.

2,430
1,007

3,755
700

K«niariu.

1.676

3,923 Formerly occupied by Eng. No. 12.

2,4(;9

Hose No. 1 in this building.

Engine No. 33 in this building.

Formerly occupied by H. & L. No
3. Now used as a repair-shop.

Occupied as a storehouse.

Occupied as a storehouse.

Fuel-house, Salem street, 417 feet of land.

Repair-shop, comer of Albany and Bristol streets, 20,547 feet.

848

mSTOHY OF BOSTON FIBE DKPAHTMENT.

The following tabic shows the number of dwelliDgs, hotels, etc., in the
city 9 taxable valuation , and loss by fire : —

1867.
1868.
1869.
1870.
1871.
1872.
1878.
1874.
1876.
1876.
1877.
1878.
187U.
1880.
1881.
1882.
1888.
1884.
1885.
1886.

1887.
1888

&

e

19,516
28,061
24,181
27,467
28,880
29,736
30,461
39,106
39,707
39,804
39,170
41,467
41,652
41,975
41,903
42,267
43,986
44,196
45.137
46,042
47,380

J9

S

o

C3

66

68

69

73

80

70

73

72

74
100
111
120

88

75

70

68

70 ;

88
81
78
73

i

I

2,463

2,670

2.661

2,398

1,284

2,778.

2,669

2,916

3,172

3,074

8,319

3,264

2,994

2,987

3,347

2,965

2,998

2,973

3,278

1,327 602
2,690 : 460

2,811
2,646
1,727
2,764
3,262
4,274
4,476
4,360
4,268
4,663
4,622
4,936
6,102
4,970
6,067
4,801
6,663

734
734
446
898
172
132
146
139
194
170
218
209
289
282
292
886

si

a O

s

I

21

27

67

89

80

114

186

147

152

163

178

211

264

298

Total TazabI*
VftlMltffn *

t444,946,100
493,673,700
649,611,600
684.069,400
612,663,660
682,724,300
693,831,400
798,765,060
793,961,896
748,996,210
686,840,686
680,446,866
613,322,692
639,462,496
666,664,697
672,497,961
682,432,671
682,648,000
682,666,000
710,621,400
747,642,600

FIra.

•402,116
401,106
487,728
866,671
704,319

1,616,649

2,680,968
941,488

1,228,408
641,272
481,364
616,009
403,461

1,260,490

1,183313
814,164
998,664

1,693,393
821,848
911,999
784,667

1,078,333

iNot iDeludlDg property ezempt from Uzadon at an ettiniated midiiaI Taliie of #60,000,000.

Total number of alanns from May 1, 1887, to April 80, 1888, 975 ; loss,
S784,667; insurance, $10,165,625. The Po8t-X)ffice building, Post-Office
square, was damaged to the extent of $100 by a fire January 21. Mary
Gainey, of 20 South Margin street, broke a kerosene lamp while intoxicated,
on the 24th, and was fatally burned. Three alarms were given February 6 for

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIHE DEPARTMENT, 349

a fire iu the building 121 Medford street, occupied by Messrs. F. M. Holmes
& Ck>. as a furniture factory ; loss, $25,529 ; insured. March 13, the carriage
factory of J. T. Smith & Co., 2174 Washington stivet, was destroyed; loss,
$47,977 ; insurance, $32,000. At a fire in the building Nos. 155 and 157 High
street, April 18, Hosemen Phoenix, Heam, O'Brien, and Substitute Murphy,
of Engine No. 25, together with Hoseman Kcnney and Sub. liiley, of Engine
No. 26, were severely burned ; loss to property, $24,879 ; insured. Mrs.
Bergan, of 77 Brighton street, was fatally burned, on the 17th, by the ex-
plosion of a kerosene lamp. The Atlantic Works, comer of Maverick and
Border streets. East Boston, were nearly destroyed on the 26th ; loss, $78,549 ;
insured. Robert Cassidy was rescued, fatally burned ; two other employees
were severely burned. Capt. J. H. Elliott and Ladderman R. J. Bartlett, of
Ladder No. 2, were severely burnt Tuesday, May 20, while rescuing females
from a building at 278 Sumner street, East Boston.

Three alarms were sounded May 16 for a fire at 6 to 12 Haymarket place
and 605 Washington street, occupied by Messrs. Cashman & Keating and
others ; loss, $35,430 ; fully insured. On the 18th, the building at 134 Tudor
street, occupied by Messrs. Adams Bros., was destroyed ; loss, $7,648 ; in-
sared. The premises occupied by the Edison Electric Light Ck>mpany and
others, 3 Head place and 178 and 179 Tremont street, were burnt June 2;
loss, $39,196 ; insured. Mrs. Rachael Ginskly and her infant were fatally
bomt, on the 6th, while attempting to kindle a fire with kerosene oil ; and on
July 22 a chUd of Mrs. Wolfe was burned to death by the upsetting of a
kerosene stove, at 2 Salem place. September 13, the warehouse at 361 and
365 Atlantic avenue, occupied by Secomb, Kehew, &, Co. and others, was
damaged to the extent of $19,686 ; insured. The succeeding day a serious
conflagration occurred in the building No. 390 Albany street, occupied by Mr.
A. F. Leatherbee and several other lumber dealers ; loss, $75,929 ; insured.
Mrs. Hannah Hannon was fatally burned while trying to light a fire with
kerosene, at 24 Winchester /Street,^ on October 3. Saturday, the 6th, the
building No. 411 and 413 Atlantic avenue, occupied by several leather deal-
ers, was constlmed ; loss, $22,937 ; insured. The next serious conflagration
of the year broke out Snnday, October 21, at 9.28 A.IVL, in the building 37
and 38 Lewis wharf, and, before it was controlled, property to the extent of
$66,011 was destroyed, which loss was shared by eighteen firms. C. £.
PhcBnix, H. A. Fox, and T. J. Lannery, of Engine Company No. 25, were
injured at the fire. A number of female employees in the building 193^ Union
street were rescued by membei*s of the department, December 15. The same
day, the building Nos. 22 to 34 Mercantile street was blown to atoms by a gas
explosion. The surrounding property was considerably damaged, and every
light of glass in Mercantile block was broken. Horticultural Hall, 100
Tremont street, was damaged to the extent of $5,700 ; several occupants lost
property to an aggregate value of $2,051 ; insured.

850 uisTOBr or boston fibe dkpabtmmkt.

CHAPTER IV.

CLERKS AT HEADQUARTERS.

THE well-knowD features of Frederick W. Smith, Jr., priymto derk of the
Board of Fire C^oinmissioners, will be readily reoognlxed on page Ml, in
Figure 1. He was born at Boston, Mass., November 4, 1938, and received ilia
education in the public schools, after leaving which he learned tlie gcdd-lieater^a
trade, at which he was employed until 1862. At.the call for men to serve in
the war of that date he enlisted in Company C, Forty-fourth Massachaaetti
Volunteers, in which he served for nine months, and during wliieh time lie
was wounded in the breast at Rawles Mill, N.C., November 2, 1862. Soon
after his return to this city he was appointed clerk to the Board of Aaeeaaoca
of Boston, which ixwition he held for eight years. At the time tlie Board of
Fire Commissioners was reoif^ized, and the placing of the department on ita
present basis, Mr. Smith was offered the position as private oleik, wUoh he'
accepted, and has filled tiiat office with the highest honor. Always oonrteooa
and ready to extend a kindness to all, he has made himself one of the moat
popular men in this department. Mr. Smith is a member of Fivemen'a Belief
Association, Dorchester Lodge 541, K. of H., Everett Lodge 7, A. O. U. W.^
and Dorchester Council 437, R. A.

Benjamin E. Underhill, Jr. (Fig. 2), senior clerk, was bom at Boatont
Mass., Septeml)er 17, 1846. When he was very young his parents moved to
Marlboro*, Mass., where he attended the public schools, and during 1862 oame
to this city, where he obtained employment in the Jewelry business. He soon
after became connected with this department, and on October 4, 1864, he was
one of the volunteer members attached to Engine Company No. 4, on whidi'
he remained until 1868, when he was enrolled a member of the oall-foroe of
the Protective Department at the time that service was organized. He was:
appointed a clerk in Chief Engineer Damrell*8 office on November 12, 1872,
and on April, 1874, severed his connection with the Protective Department
and devoted his whole time to the duties at this office, being transferred from
the commissioners' office. His duties are very confining and varied. Besides
attending to the regular duties of correspondence, etc., of the chief of depart-
ment, embracing the Firemen's Relief Association, he has charge of the store-
room ; also the telephone board from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mr. Undtthill was
considered a very swift runner. While a member of the department, at one
time, on a wager, he ran around the outside of the Common in. six minuteis
and twenty-seven seconds, on January 3, 1883. He broke his left wrist
while working at a fire in Charlestown, which is the only accident he received.

l-ii!i M.rr-^tiif.. \'i

Mfel

UI8TOBY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, 353

He is secretary of Joseph Warren (*oiineil 8, Home C'ircK' ; collector of
Monument Ckmncil No. 35, Royal Arcanum ; secretary and treasurer Bunker
Hill Yacht Club ; and a member of Mishawum Tribe 30, Re<l Men, and the
Bamiooat Association.

David I^. Auamson, the principal in the famous surgical case of 187G,
will be readily recognized in Figure 3. He was born at Halifax, N.S.,
May 11, 1848, and in April, 18.01, came to this city with his parents. After
leaving school, in 1859, he was apprenticed to learn the gas and steam
fitting trade, after finishing which he entered the printing business. His fire
experience in this department dates from February, 1868, at which time he
joined Engine Company 1 1 as a substitute, and on July, 1873, was enrolled a
member. It was while hoseman in this company that he met with the accident
that is so well known, the particulars of which are as follows : March 14,
1876, while on the roof of a burning building with the pipe, he slipped off the
icy roof and landed in the branches of a peach-tree, on which he was impaled.
Two companions, in trying to lift him from his terrible position, broke off
the branch so that a portion of it remained in his body. The late Dr. William
H. Thomdyke was called to attend him, and performed the operation of
cutting into the back and removing the piece of limb. Two weeks later an
injured artery burst, causing profuse haemorrhage, and necessitated cutting
down through the abdominal walls, removing the bowels, and ligating the
internal iliac artery, to save his life. The case was one of the most danger-
ous and difficult in surgery, it being previously only performed seven
times throughout the world, and in only one case, besides Mr. Adam-
son*s, did it prove successful. He was confined for ninety-three days in
one position, and it was five months before he could go around alone. On
June 14, 1877, he was transferred to headquarters, to his present* position.
October 24, 1878, he met with another severe accident, by being caught
between the East Boston ferry-boat and drop, and had his right 1^ crushed
so as to necessitate amputation four inches below the knee, — which was also
performed by Dr. Thomdyke. He now wears an artificial limb. He is a
member of the Masonic fraternity since 1874, and is present Ruler of Mav-
erick Assembly 18, R. S. of E. B.^

^r. A. C. Scott, book-keeper for the board, for some reason known only
to himself, refused to f umi&h any data concerning his life or to allow his
photograph to be inserted. Mr. Scott was one of the most severely injured
men at the Sammctt Mattress Factory fire on Hanover street, while a member
of Hose Company No. 2. The position of clerk at the apparatus repair- shop
was created, and he was appointed to that office, where he remained until his
promotion to his present position.

Charles W. Stf.vens (Fig. 4) was born at Wells, Me., July 19, 1858.
He came to this city when but a child, but returned to his native town soon
after, where he finished his education. He again came to this city during
1880, where he was engaged in the jewelry business until July 2^ 1883^^Vl<^\^

854 HISTORY OF BOSTON FIBS DKPABTMKNT.

he was appointed a sulwtitute on Ladder Coti]|)any No. 1. October 21, 1883,
he was promoted to be a permanent member, and assigned to Engine Company
No. 4. At a fire on December 8, 1883, he bad the cords of his right hand
severed by falling through a window. June 16, 1K84, in a collision of Engine
6 and Hose 4, on Biackstone street, the wheel of the engine passed over his
left leg, just above the ankle, crushing it severely, so as to render him nnfit
for duty for thirty-two weeks. On July 7, 1886, he was detailed to the
position of clerk in the office of the board, where he still remains. Mr.
Stevens is a member of Bamicoat's and a life member of Firemen's Charitable
Association.

Georob W. Stimpson, veterinary snrgeon, was bom at Boston, January
2, 1846 ; consequently is forty-two years of age. He entered the department
in January, 1867, as a call-man on Hose Company No. 7. Jnly 1, 1870, he
was appointed a permanent member of the same company, and detailed as
driver. He remained in that capacity until November 20, 1880, at which
time he was appointed veterinary surgeon. He was the first man appointed
to this service, the work having formerly been done by various surgeons ; but
the large amount of work to be attended to convinced the board that it was
advisable to make it a permanent position, and he received the appointment.
Dr. Stimpson is a member of the order of Red Men, Soangetaha Camp 21.

JIISTOHY OF BOSTON FIEK DKPAHTMENT. 867

CHAPTER V.

DISTRICT l. — EAST BOSTON.

EAST BOSTON— formerly the '' Noddle's IslaDd" frequently mentioned
in early histories of Boston — comprises a tract of land of about
a thousand acres, situated at tlie head of Boston harbor, and only a
third of a mile from the main-land. During the first two centuries following
the settlements in Massachusetts Bay, it was used chiefly as farming and
pasturage land, and its inhabitants were only the families and servants of its
successive owners ; but in 1833 the entire island came into the possession of
the East Boston Land Company, and from that time its growth and prosperity
began.

The island was divided into house-lots, upon which houses, stores, and
buildings for business purposes were soon erected; trees were planted;
bridges, wharves, ship-yards, churches, school-houses, eta, were built; what-
ever was needed to meet the growth of a population which has Increased
from eight persons, as shown by a census of 1833, to about thirty- two
thousand in 1888.

The advisability of connecting £ast Boston with the main-land by a
bridge has been warmly discussed maiiy times ; but it has never been exe-
cuted, and travel is carried on by means o& the boats which ply between the
two fen-ies. The North, running from the foot of Battery street to Sumner
street, East Boston ; and the South, from Eastern avenue to Lewis street.
A boat leaves each ferry every seven minutes, and they are built sufficiently
large and strong to accommodate all vehicles, besides the foot-passengers.

There is also another ferry, belonging to the Revere Beach & Lynn
Railroad, which is run for the accommodation of its passengers, from Mar-
ginal street, East Boston, to the fo6t of High street alncT Atlantic avenue.

East Boston, being situated at the head, and in the most protected part
of the harbor, and being surrounded by deep water, affords unusual facilities
for shipping interests of all kinds. This was brought into use as early as
1839, when the Cunard Steamship wharf was built ; and the following year
the S.S. ^^ Britannia" was moored at the wharf, which for nearly fifty years
has received the passengers and cai^oes of this celebrated line.

Between the years 1840 and 1850 the shi|>-building interest steadily
increased, and ship-yards, wharves, and lumber-wharves were built all along
the shores. Many celebrated vessels have been built V\<^t^> ^xA ^xDk<c)!<ck%^^^\s^
the " Flying Cloud," built by Donald McKay, ^VucVv \\i \^b\ xi\tw\% V5cv^ qjq^sSb.-

858 HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRR DRPARTMRNT.

est passage from New York to Sao Francisco which had ever been known.
At the present time ihc principal wharves which are in use are the Cunani,
Grand Junction, National Dock, and Eastern Railroad, and there are numer-
ous smaller ones along the souUiern and western shores.

The grain elevator, which is an immense building one hundred and
thirty-seven feet high, is located at the Grand Junction wharf, and is the
propert}' of the Boston & Albany Railroad. This is one of the largest grain
elevators in the country. The Boston Sugar Refinery, on Lewis street, is
another large building, eight stories high, which was built In 1834, and lias
been in operation since that time. Quite near it, on the westerly side of
Maverick square, is the hotel known as the Maverick House, six stories high, *
and covering an area of a third of an acre. A large portion of the Island is
occupied by dwelling-houses, most of them wooden ; but tlie streets which
border on the water are used almost entirely for manufacturing or business
pur|)oses. There are two large iron-works, — the Boston Forge Works, on
Maverick street, and the Atlantic Works, at the comer of Maverick and
Border streets. Bardwell & Anderson's furniture manufactory, at JeffKes*
Point, and the Boston Dyewood Company's establishment, on Border street,
are both buildings of great size, where many men are kept busily at work the
entire year.

Following the shore toward the north are the New England Pottery and
the Glendon Company's planing-mill and lumber-yard, and at the eastern end
of the Island — which is now designated as the Fourth Section — are located
the extensive Maverick Oil Works.

There are scattered over the Island thirteen churches and ten public-
school buildings, nearly all of which are ornamental structures ; a Masonic
building on Central square; and a club-house on Meridian street, recently
built, and occupied by the Jeffries MTinter Club. Three steam railroads cross
East Boston, — the Boston & Albany, Boston & Maine, and the Revere Beach
&. Lynn ; and the residents are accommodated by the West End Street Rail-
way, which has run its tracks in three different directions, and which has
two stables here, — one on Meridian street and one at Winthrop Junction.
Besides the connection by the ferry-boats,- the Island is Joined to the main-
land by three bridges, — two of which are open thoroughfares to Chelsea,
while the third joins Winthrop to East Boston. Of these, the Meridian-street
bridge is the most important, the horse-cars running across it, and an almost
uninterrupted stream of vehicles and people going in both directions during
day and evening. A place so closely built with wooden dwellings, and having
so many mills and lumber-yards, would necessarily be visited by many fires ;
and this has certainly been the case in East Boston, although (he record of
extensive oonfiagrations seems very small when we note the nature of its in-
dustries, and the exposure of the Island to winds from every direction.

During the first five years that the Land Company had possession, only five
fires are recorded, and none of those at all serious ; p^et feeling that the safety

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. ■.. 359

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of the place demanded protection, a petition was presented to tiie Mayor and
Aldermen, in 1835, asking that an engine bf placed in their charge to be used
in case of fire. The petition was met favorably, and in 1836 a brick engine-
bouse was built on Paris street, and in it was placed an old engine, furnished
by the city, and called *' Governor Brooks, No. 11." At the first serious fire,
this engine was proved to be unserviceable, and great dissatisfaction was
manifested, both by the members of the engine company and by the citizens.
Frequent meetings and discussions were held, and as the result, a liew engine,
called the ** Maverick, No. 1 1,** was placed in the house in 1839, — when also
a new company was organized.

In 1842 another company was formed, and an engine called the ^^ Old
North " was located in a building on Saratoga street, near Central square.
The increasing number of fires on the Island induced the citizens to petition
for a third engine, on the volunteer plan, and this was granted, -^ the new
company organizing under the name of ^* Protection, No. 4." At the same
time a company was formed to take charge of the hook-and-ladder caiTiage.

In 1846 it was deemed necessiury to appoint an assistant engineer, and
Mr. Thomas French was selected, who held the oflice until the time of his
death. In 1855 a new engine, called the '' Dunbar 10," took the place of
the ** Old North," and another company, the Webster Engine Company, No.
13, was formed.

The first destructive fire which visited Elast Boston was on July 4, 1861,
and was caused by a fire-cracker. A large fire was then in progress on Albany

■

street, Boston proper, and the assistance could not be given wJiich was needed.
The fire started on Weeks' wharf, at the foot of Sumner street, and burnt an
area of eleven acres. At this time was consumed the Sectional Dock, — one
of the finest dry-docks in the country, — also numerous dwelling-houses,
planing-milla, stores, mills, etc. At the very spot where the fire of 1861 was
stopped, another conflagration originated on July 25, 1871, and swept over
about the same amount of territoiy, destroying two churches, planing-mills,
many stores, and dwelling-houses. Since that time there have been many
large losses from fire^ but although often under most unfavorable circum-
stances, they have alwi^s been oopfined to a small area ; and it is noticeable
that they usually extend only to mills and workshops, — very few dwelling-
houses having been destroyed. '^^

There have been many changes of apparatus since the early days of the
volunteer force ; and at the present time there are located in East Boston
three steam fire-engines : Engine No. 5, on Marion street ; Engine No. 9, on
Paris street; Engine No. 11, on Sumner street : one Chemical Engine, No.
7, comer Saratoga and Byron streets ; one Hose Carriage, No. 6, on Chelsea
street ; one Hook and Ladder Carriage, No. 2, on Sumner street. ' The en-
gineers who have had charge of this district were : Thomas French, 1846-1848 ;
Anson Ellms, 1848-1851; Nathaniel Seaver, 1851-1853; Joseph Dunbar,
1853 to present time; Joseph Barnes, 1869-1874.

860 HISTORY OF liOSTOS FIHE DKPARTMKNT.

District Chief Johrpii Dunbar has held the poeition of ftWitUnt
engineer for a greater iminlicr of ^cars than any other member of this
department. He was tK>rn at lioston, Mass., July 20, 1824, and after learing
school learne<l the shipwright trade. His fire experience dates from January,
1839, when he l>ecumc connected with the Franklin Engine Company No. 7,
of the Charlcstown department, in the capacity of torch-boy, and in the fol-
lowing year was chosen a member. He remained there until 1848, when he
left the service and went to China, but returned to East Boefeoo during
1848, and Joined Engine Company No. 19, of East Boston, as a call-member,
and during 1853 was promoted to the position he now holds.

In June, 1885, the Dunbar Engine Company was organized and named
after him. Chief Dunbar was tlirown from the hose carriage while going to
Box 19, October 29, 1876, and had several ribs broken. He was also laid up
for several weeks from the effects of smoke, etc., at the S.S. ** Cephalonia "
fire, September 26, 1883. He is a member of Temple Lodge of Masons.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 5.

Names op Members since 1874.

Geobob N. Tucker, foreman ; J. S. Battis, engioeman; R. Gallagher,
asst. engineman, promoted and tr. to Engine 32, March 17, 1884; Daniel
Cartis, driver ; L. P. Bailey, call-hoseman ; Lewis Keen, oaU-hoeeman, re-
signed June 12, 1889 ; J. C. Phillips, call-hoseman ; J. F. Barber, oall-hose-
man, resigned 1876; F. C. Douglas, call-hoeeman, tr. to E^ngine 4, 1876;
C. P. Cottle, call-hoseman, |)ensioned 1887 ; J. E. Wharton, oall-hoeeman ;
A. Fnmald, cali-hoseman. Joined 1875, resignied 1882; William H. Gray,
asst. engineman, joined March 17, 1884 ; tr. January 1, 1886, to Engine 14;
H. Blount, call-hoseman, Joined 1876, died 1882 ; E. V. Blount, call-hoeeman.
Joined 1882 ; T. L. Dunbar, call-hoseman. Joined 1882.

Present Membership.

Capt. Gershom Sherman (Fig. 1) was bom at Marshfield, Biass.,
April 25, 1827. He came to Boston when sixteen years of age, where he
learned the ship-calking trade. His Are experience dates from 1848, at
which time he Joined old North Engine Company No. 19. He was enrolled
a member of this company during 1860, but was transferred to Engine Com-
pany 9, and ap|x>inted a peimanent member during 1872. He was promoted
to his present position during 1884.

Engineman Josiah .Battis (Fig. 2) was born at Winthrop, Mass., No-
vember 14, 1834. He came to East Boston when but a child. Soon after
learning the machinist trade he began his exi)erience as a fireman. Joining
Hose Company No. 6 during November, 1856, which makes him one of the
oldest members in the department. He remained there until January, 1857,

Eiiotn CoMPUY ^o. &. — ?««^ wa.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. , 868

when he was promoted assistant engincman, and assigned to Engine Com-
pany No. 8. January 1, 1857, he was transferred to Engine Company No.
9, and on August of the same year was promoted to his present position
and assigned to this company*. Mr. Battis is a member of the Eastern Star
Lodge, I. O. O. F., and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Assistant Engineman Georob W. Brown (Fig. 3) is another old mem-
ber of the department. He was lK>rn at Concord, N.H., August 12, 1836,
and during 1858 came to this city aiid learned the mechanical engineer trade.
April 2, 1860, he entered this department, at which time he was appointed a
permanent driver of Engine Company No. 8. He remained there until
December 16, 1862, when he was transferred to this company, in the same
position. On June 6, 1866, he was promoted to assistant engineman, and
assigned to Engine Company No. 11, and on October 1, 1872, was transferred
to Engine Company 9. He served with that company* until October 21, 1883,
when he resigned. He remained out of the department until November 10,
1884, when he was appointed assistant engineer in Engine Company No.
14, where he remained until January 1, 1885, when he was transferred to this
company. Mr. Brown is a meml>er of Mt. Tabor Lodge of Masons, L^on
of Honor, the Pilgrim Fathers, and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Danibl Cabtbb (Fig. 4), driver, was born at Brookfield, Nova 8co»tiav
October 25, 1883. During 1849 he moved to Bath, Me., and from 1853 to
1857 was a member of Deluge Engine Company No. 3 of that town as a torch-
boy. During 1857 he came to Boston, and was employed as a teamster.
When the war broke out he enlisted in Company L Forty-seventh Massachu-
aetts Regiment, in September, 1862, and served until 1863 ; and in 1864 rein-
listed In Company H, Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, in which he served until
1864* He entered- this department September 1, 1863, as a call-member of
Engine Company No. 7, and on June 6, 1866, was appointed a permanent
member, and assigned to this company in his present position.

George A. Tucker (Fig. 5) was born at Saulsbury, Mass., March 22,
1830, and came to this city'when seventeen years Qf age. He learned the
ship-carpenter's trade, and during 1849 entered this department as a member
of Engine Compan}' No. 19,- on which he served about, three 3'ears, when he
was enrolled a member of Dunbar Engine Company No. 10. in which he was
elected assistant foreman, and in 1853 was cbosen foreman, which position he
held an til the disbandment of the hand department. September 1, 1860, he
was appointed call-f oilman of this company, and held that office until he was
succeeded by the present permanent captain, November 1, 1884, since which
time he has acted as senior call-hoseman.

J. 6. PmLLiPs (Fig. 6) was born at Abington, Mass., August- 13, 1837.
He came to this city during 1840, and learned the shipwright's trade. He
entered this department, during 1858, as a member of Dunbar Engine Com-
pany No. 10, on which he remained until disbanded, when he was appointed
a call-sabstitute in this company, and remained such until 1870^ ^t. ^V^^

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364 HISTORV OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT.

time he was pn}motcd a call-roember. He is a member of the Firemen's
Charitable Association.

Lrwis Keen (Fig. 7) was l)orn at Marshfield, Mass., June 19, 1885, and
came to Boston during 1850, where he learned the 8hi|)-carpenter'8 trade.
His fire experience dates from 1854, at which time he was admitted a member
of Webster Engine Company No. 18, where he remained about one year.
Daring 1858 he joined Dunbar Engine Company No. 10, and served until it
disbanded. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in unattached company,
Seventh Mass. Regiment, on May, 1864, and was discharged in October. He
became a member of this company during 1870. He is a mcmlier of Fbst 35,
6. A. R.

John S. Wharton (Fig. 8) was bom at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., April 10, 1847, and is a calker by trade. He first began fire duty as
a call-substitute in this com|)any during 1870, and remained such until
March, 1873, when he was appointed a call-member. During the war he
served in Company F, Fourth Connecticut Regiment, from April 30, 1861, to
July 25, 1863. He is a member of Amo Lodge 194, K. of H., and Fdst 35,
G. A. R.

L. P. Bailet (Fig. 9) was bom at Alma, Me., October 28, 1845, and
came to this city during 1866, where he leamed the carpenter^s trade. His
fire experience dates from June 1, 1874, at which time he was iadmitted a
member of this company. While at a fire in Chelsea, Mass., May 31, 1882,
Mr. Bailey had his arm severely* injured.

Eugene V. Hloukt (Fig. 10) was bom at Nantucket, Mass.. February
18, 1848, and during June, 1861, came to this city, where he learned tlie iron-
moulder's trade. He entered this service during 1879 as a call-substitute in
this company, and June 6, 1882, was made a call-member. He is a member
of Amo Lodge 194, K. of H.

Thomas L. Dunbar was born at Rye, N.H., July 16, 1858, and came to
Boston when v^7 young, and has been employed as a clerk. His fire
duties began during 1878, when he joined Engine Company No. 9, in which
he remained until January 20, 1882, when he was enrolled a member of this
company.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 9.

Names op Members since 1874.

This company was organized during 1874 with the following : Gershom
Sherman, foreman, tr. as captain, Engine No. 5, October 80, 1884 ;
George W. Brown, engineroan, resigned October 21, 1883 ; William Hall,
Jr., assistant engincman ; Albert Bailey, driver; Samuel L. Fowle, tr. to
Engine No. 11, September, 1884; John W. Smith; William Cla}** (see
record of Engine No. 25) ; Norman R. Smith, tr. and promoted to the
permanent force, September, 1877 ; Thomas E.. Simpnds, tr. and pro-

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moted to I..adder No. 1, JuDe, 1875; Charles F. Smith, no record; I. E.
WeliB, tr. and promoted to Ladder No. 1, August, 1874: Joseph Brown,
appointed May, 1875, tr. to Ladder No. 2, September, 1884 ; Frank Allarcl,
no record ; James Downer, no record, discharged September, 1884.

Rcoi*ganized and made a permanent company September 3, 1884. Gershom
Sherman, captain, tr. to Engine No. 5, November, 1884; Albert Baiiey,
driver, tr. to Chemical No. 7, September, 1886.

Present Members.

Captain R. B. Smith (Fig. 1) was born at Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., April 8, 1845. He enlisted in Co. H, Eighteenth Massachusetts
Volunteers, August 24, 1861, and on January 1, 1864, reenlisted, and was
wounded May 8 of the ensuing year. November 5, 1865, he was discharged.
He enlisted in tlie State Militia, in Co. I, First Massachusetts Regiment, and
was soon after promoted corporal. July 21, 1868, he was made second
lieutenant, and on October 5, 1869, promoted to first lieutenant, and remained
such until his discharge, September 5, 1870. After the war he learned the
wood-carving trade. Uis first experience in the Fire Department dates, fipm
1865, when he became a member of Fountain Company No. 1, of Dorchester,
where he remained until the annexation of that town, when he was made a
member of Ladder Company No. 6, and on January 1, 1871, was promoted
foreman. May 11, 1874, he was transferred to Ladder Company No. 8, and
was promoted assistant foreman of that company. He was promoted to his
present position November 1 , 1884, and assigned to this company. Captain
Smith had a very narrow escape at the Rice & Kendall fire, with his brother,
a member of Ladder Company No. 11, and ex-Captain Cummings ; he got out
of it with a badly sprained back and ankle. On July 1, 1883, he was laid
up with a sprained knee for three weeks. He is a member of Post 68,
G. A. R., Dorchester Lodge 168, I. O. O. F., Abenakis Tribe 46, Red Men,
and the Firemen's Charital>le Association, and honorary member National
Lancers.

Engineman William Hall (Fig* 2) was bonL._at Marshfield, Mass.,
April 16, 1831. He came to Hostbn during 1846, and soon after learned the
shipwright trade. On May'l, 1853, he first became connected with this '
department, joining Dunbar Engine Company No. 10, in which he was made
steward, December, 1856, and remained in that position until April, 1858 ; then
hose-man, until the company was disbanded, December 81, 1859. He Joined
Engine Company No. 5, as a call-man„on September 1, 1860 ; and on February
1, 1873, was promoted to assistant engineman, and transferred to Engine
Company No. 9; and on October 21, 1883, was promoted to hisipresent
position. Mr. Hall is a member of Lodge 356 of the Iron Hall, and a life
member of the Firemen*s Charitable Association.

Assbtant Engineman Isaac B. Noble (Fig. 3) was born at D^x\^^^YAi%>

868 niSTORV OF boston FIHE DEPAUIMENT.

land, October 18, 1848, and came to Boston during 1855, where be soon after
learned the machinist business. On May 2, 1864, he enlisted in Ninth Co.,
Unattached Infantry, and served until August 11, 18G4 ; and on September 5,
1864, he again enlisted, in Co. B, Sixty-first Massachusetts Regiment, and
served until June 17, 1865. Taken prisoner December 14, 1864, at 9 P.M.,
and escaped on the 15th at about 5 P.M., and returned to his regiment
on the night of the 16th of December, 1864, being a prisoner twenty hours.
(See Adjutant-GeneraFs Report, 1863.) He entered this service on. Feb-
mar}' 15, 1882, as a substitute, and April 1 of the ensuing year he was ap-
pointed ladderman, and assigned to Ladder Company No. 8. On October 21,
1883, he was promoted to his present position. Mr. Noble is a member of Post
23, G. A. R., and past commander ; a member of Baalbec Lodge of Masons,
John Alden Colony of Pilgrim Fathers, Maverick Association, R. S. G. F.,
Abenakis Tribe 46, Red Men, and Firemen's Charitable Association.

Charles P. Shfth (Fig. 4) was appointed a call- member of this com-
pany June 1, 1874, and on September 3, 1884, was promoted a permanent
member.

Thomas W. Adams (Fig. 5) was appointed on this department April 6,
1875, as a substitute in this company, and on September 8, 1884, was pro-
moted a permanent member.

John W. Smith (Fig. 6) was born at Esther, Mass., February 17, 1839,
and, when a child, came to this city, where he learned the house-painter's
trade. He enlisted on September 3, 1861, in the navy, and served two years.
On February 1, 1872, he entered this department as a call-man in tliis com-
pany, in which he was ap|K>inted a permanent member, September 3, 1884.
Mr. Smith is a member of Post 35, G. A. R.

Cornelius H. Leart (Fig. 7) was bom at Boston, Mass., October 1,
1850. He is a calker by trade, to wbich he added the duties of Hreman, Jul}*
7, 1874, when he was made a call-man in this company, and on September
3, 1884, was appointed a permanent meml>er. Mr. Lear}* is a member of
General McClennan Assembly 127 of R. S. G. F. and the Firemen's Chari-
table Association.

Robert A. Ritchie (Fig. 8) was bom in New York city, October 30,
1855, and came to this city during 1872 and learned the boat-bnilder*s trade.
He became connected with this department during 1883 as a call substitute in
Engine Company No. 11, in which he remained until September 3, 1884,
when he was appointed a permanent member of this company. Mr. Ritchie
is a member of General McClennan Assembly 127, H. S. G. F., Abenakis
Tribe 46, Red Men, and Firemen's Charitable Association.

William J. Killion (Fig. 9) was born nt Roxbury District, Boston,
Mass., February 10, 1859, and, after leaving school, learned the wool business.
He was appointed on this department February 16, 1888, and detailed to this
company as permanent substitute.

C, F. CuRRAV (Fig. 10) was born at East Boston, Mass., May 14, 1858.

CoMPAnr No. 11.— PiKc SIO.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIHE DEPARTMENT. 871

He 18 a Iuume88-maker b^ trade, at which he was employed uutil February 23,
1883, at which time he entered this department as a member of Engine Com-
pany No. 25, as a i)ei'mancnt member, in which he served until September 27,
1886, when he was transferred to this company. Mr. Cumin is detailed in
the harness and repair shop of tliis department.

D. J. Hbdhimgtom (Fig. 11) was born at East Boston, Mass., December
11, 1859. He was employed as a teamster until api)ointment in this service,
September 13, 1888, and detailed to this company as a permanent substitute.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 11.

Names ok Mkmbkus sikck 1874.

Ai«ansonC. Keen, call-foreman, joined company January 1, 1886, resigned
1883, since died; Joseph Sherman, joined department January 1, 1886;
Henry R. Demary, Joined April 10, 1868, ap. supt. of repair-shop; Charles
£. Natter, Joined July 20, 1869 ; David L. Adamson, joined February 20,
1870, derk at headquarters ; Clarence O. Poland, permanent foreman, joined
Aogost 8, 1882, tr. January 1, 1884; captain Engine Company No. 25;
James E. Burg, tr. Hose Company No. 6 ; Samuel f^. Fowle, Joined oom-
pany, 1884.

Present Members.

Captain George W. Warren (Fig. 1) first saw the light at Portsmouth,
N.H., February 26, 1831, and on June 1, 1852, came to this city and leameii
the carpenter's trade. On November 1, 18ri4, he became connected with this
department, at which time he was admitted a call-member of Franklin Ladder
Company No. 8, in which he remained until February, 1859, when he left
the department, but returned again in September, 1872, to the same company.
He was promoted to the position of captain, February 1, 1875, and assigned
to Engine Company No. 10, and on .January 1, 1881, was transferred to this
company. Captain Warren had his arm broken at a fire on Tremont street,
July 5, 1856. His brother, Charles T. Warren, of Ladder Company No. 8,
was killed at a fire in Barber alley, July 29, 1856. . Captain Warren is a
member of the Bosfton Veterans and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Engineman Walter H. Sturtevant (Fig. 2) was born at Dexter, Me.,
November 27, 1830, and during 1848 came to this cit>' and learned the
machinist trade. He began fire duty during the spring of 1853, and was
made a member of Dunbar Engine Company No. 10, in which he remained
until steam was introduced.. November 17, 1863, he was promoted to assist-
ant engineman, and assigned to Engine Company No. 5, in which* he remained
until January 1, 1866, when he was promoted to his present [>osition and
assigned to this company. Mr. Sturtevant had two fingers of his left hand
taken off by the engine during 1869, and the thiixl finder ot \]lx<^ \\^^\. Vaxw^
froosen, bo as to Jose the use of it, at the Wurebam-aVxeciX. t^x^. YL%\% ^xaKo^wst

872 UISTOBY OF BOSTON F!BX DMBABTMENT.

of Maverick Council Royal Aroanum, and a diarCer member of the Iron
Hall ; also a member of the Boeloa Veterans and the Firemen's Charitable
Association.

AssistHHt Englneman Gbobob L. Ivbbkt (Fig. S) was bom at Nan-
tncket, Mass., January 10, 1838. He came to Boston during December, 1868,
^ and was employed at the express business. His lire ezperienoe dates from
June 1, 1857, when he Joined Mdirille Engine Company No. 6, in which lie
remained until September, when he was appointed a member of Extinguisher
No. 5, in which he served until 1858, when he was transferred to Tremont
Engine Company No. 12. When it was disbanded he Joined Engine Com-
pany No. 7, as a member, July 1, 186Q, and during 1864 was promoted to
call-foreman, which position he held until January 1, 1866, when he was
assigned a driver of this company, at his own request, and January 1, 1878,
was promoted to his present position. Mr. Inbert lias met with several very
serious accidents. At a fire at the Eastern depot he had his left eye tore
out by a stream from the hose. He was thrown from the engine on Blaok-
stone street, and badly ii\]ured his bade During 1867 he was buried by a
falling wall, at a fire on Border strset. East Boston, and badly hurt ; and on
the night of June 17, 1884, was almost killed at Whidden's wharf fire, when
be tripped over a rope and fell over the wharf on to a float, a distance of
eighteen feet ; when found he was neariy drowned, besides iiaving fbur ribs
broken and other injuries, which laid him up four montiis. He is a member
of King Philip's Lodge 33, K. of P., and the Boston Veterans and Firemen's
Charitable Association.

John Bickpord (Fig. 4), driver, was bom at Boston, Mass., February 12,
1851. After leaving school he worked at thie express business until his ap-
pointment on this department, which occurred January 1, 1873, when he was
made a permanent member and assigned to this company as driver. Mr.
Bickford is a meml)er of Thomdike Council 262 of United Friends and the
Firemen's Charitable Association.

William Baker (Pig. 5) was bom at Exeter, England, January 9,
1838. He is a harness-maker by trade, he being now engaged in that busi-.
ness at East Boston. He entered this department January 1, 1866, as a
call-member of this company. Mr. Baker was injured at a fire on the comer
of Hanover and Blackstone streets, February 27, 1873.

Leonard F. Merrill (Fig. 6) was bom at Falmouth, Me., October 20,
1838, and came to this city during 1859, when he learned the cancer's trade.
He was appointed a call-member of this company, August 5, 1869.

JosiAO M. NoTTAGE (Fig. 7) was bora at Boston, September 22, 1838,
and is a cabinet-maker and upholsterer' by trade, which business he carries
on at East Boston. He became connected with this department, June 6, 1873,
as a call-member of this company. Mr. Nottage froze his feet at the Clinton-
street fire.

Herbert N. Keen (Fig. 8) was bora at East Boston, Mass., June 13,

IltSTOHV OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, 373

1848. He 18 employed in the grocery biisincss. June 13, 1873, he was
admitted a call- substitute in this company, iu which lie was promoted a call
member, May, 1875. Mr. Keen is a member of the Boston Veterans and the
Firemen's Charitable Association.

William E. Stapi.ks (Fig. 9) was born at Newbury iK>rt, Mass., Septem-
ber 22, 1852. He is a car|)enter by trade, to which he added the duties of
fireman, Jane 9, 1880, as a call-member of this company.

Henrt Woodbury (Fig. 10) was born at Swampscott, Mass., August 3,
1862. He learned the calker^s trade, nnd on December 21 , 1883, was appointed
a call-man in tliis company.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 2.

Names of Members since 1874.

Alden S. Turner, ap. June 1, 1857, discharged November 7, 1887;
David H. Jones, ap. October 1, 1858, discharged May 31, 1882; James W.
Seavey, ap. July 1, 1851, discharged February 26, 1881 ; George W. Fowle,
ap. March 1, 1874, discharged November 16, 1878 ; Thomas W. Conwaj', ap.
November 21, 1878, tr. October 21, 1881 ; Benjamin D. Hill, ap. March 1,
1875, tr. November 1, 1877; Edward A. Cook, ap. October 2, 1882, dis-
charged June 11, 1887; Charles H. Colburn, ap. June 1, 1874, deceased
December 25, 1888; Thomas E. Simonds, ap. October 21, 1881, tr. June 25,
1887 ; George H. Stinson, ap. June 25, 1887, tr. April 19, 1889 ; Joseph
Nolan, ap. June 6, 1882, tr. February 25, 1886 ; Charles £. ^Simmons, ap.
June 1, 1874, discharged August 20, 1882 ; .Tohn Otis Tabcr, ap. February
16, 1888, tr. July 2, 1888 ; John E. F. Griffin, ap. April 19, 1889, tr. April 23-,
1889; William F. Hayes, ap. November 1, 1865, in service; George A.
Brown, ap. May 1, 1863; John H. Elliott, ap. October 1, 1858; Richard S.
Keen, ap. Maj' 1, 1859; Charles W. Morse, ap. June 1, 1874; Sylvanus
Currant, ap. July 12, 1874; William F. Seaver, ap. June 1, 1875; John H.
Crafts, ap. August 4, 1874; Martin Moore, ap. June 1, 1874; Robert J.
Bartlett, ap. June 1, 1874 ; George David Vinal Smith, ap. August 4, 1874;
Thomas H. Pike, ap. June 20, 1876 ; Alexander Saunders, ap. March 5, 1881 ;
Fred W. Battis, ap. March 1, 1886; Joseph H. Brown, ap. September 3,
1884.

Present Members.

The well-known features of Captain John H. Eluott will be readily
recognized in Figure 1, on page 375. He was born at Ware, N.H.,
September 6, 1837, and soon after came to Boston. After leaving school
he learned the calker's trade, and during 1858 began fire duty, when ho joined
this company as a call-member, and remained such until June 27, 1887, when
he was promoted to the iK)8ition of call-foreman. On December 26, 1883,.
be was appointed to his present position. Captain Elliott is a member of the
Boston Veterans, and a lite member of the Fivemerfa C\i«xv\A)c\^ kaao^iv^vs^*

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874 JII8T0BY OF BOSTON FEBM DMPABTMMNT.

GkOROB H. 8TIN80N (Fig. 2), driver, WM bom «t Rookport, Ut^^MMjlf
1855, and camo to this dty wbeu bat a cbild. He wma eoi|)loyed u a
teamster up to the time of his appointment in this department, whidi
occurred in June, 1881, when lie was made a sobstitute, and assigned to
Engine Company No. 26, as driver. He was appointed a permanent member
during October, and assigned to Engine Company No. 25, where he remained
until June 22, 1887, at which time he was transferred to this company. Mr*
Stimson was thrown from the truck while going to a fire daring Pebroary 15»
1887, and very serioasly injured about the head and back.

WiLUAM F. Hates (Fig. 8) was bom at Limerick, Me., Deoember 10^
1831, and when but a child came to this city, where lie teamed tlie lioaae
painting trade. He enlisted in Company El, Forty-first Massachosetts Begl*
ment and Third Cavalry, on August 22, 1852, and served until May 20, IMlk
His fire experience dates from November 1, 1851, when he entered this da*
l>artment, as a member of this company. Mr. Hayes is a member ot Fost
159, G. A. R.

Richard S. Kbbkb (Fig. 4) was bom at Boston, Mass., Deoember 1«
1883. He is a shipwright by occupation. At an-eariy age he began Iris Ave
experience as a member of Webster Engine (Tompany No. 18, where Im
served until 1859, wlien he Joined this company. Mr. Keene liad his left Coot
broken at the box« factory fire in Bast Boston, from which he was laid ap fro
week's.

Joseph H. Bbowk (Fig. 5) was bom at Waterboroogh, Me., April 10,
1849, and when but a child came to this city, where he learned the barber'a
trade, at which he Is now employed. He entered this service on April 6, 1874,
as a call-man in Engine 0>mpany No. 9, in which he remained until Septem^
ber 3, 1888, wlien he was transferred to this company as a call-member. Mr.
Brown is a member of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

RoBEBT J. Bartlett (Fig. 6) was bom at Mt. Desert, Me., September
5, 1850, and came to this city when but a child, and after leaving school en*
tered the grocery business. Ite became connected with this department No-
vember K 1872, as a call-substitute in this eompany, and during June, 1874,
was appointed a member. Mr. Bartlett had his (eet severely burned while on
the ladder at the Summer-street fire, April 26, 1888. He is a member of the
Firemen's Charitable Association.

Martin Moore (Fig. 7) was. bora at Portsmouth, N.H., July 24, 1847,
and came to this city during April, 1867, where he learned the file-cutter^s
trade. During the war he enlisted in Company K, Thirteenth New Hamp-
shire Regiment, serving fix>m August, 1862, to July, 1865, he being one of the
first Union soldiers to enter. Richmond on April 3, 1865. He has done fire
duty from . May 30, 1873, at which time he was appointed a member of this
company. Mr. Moore was injured at the fire on lK>ard the steamship *^ Cepha- ^
Ionia,'' September 26, 1883, also at a fire in Orieans street, March 8, 1878.
Thomas H. Pixb (Fig. 8) first saw tlie light at Roxbury District, Bos-

Laddkb CoMPAiTT Mo. 2. — P»«<: aiS-

JilSTOUr OF iiOSTOX FIRE DEPARTMENT. 877

toD, Mass., December 21, 1838. Me is a mast and s|)ar maker by occupa-
tioii. When the war broke out he enlisted in Company T, Thirty-seooud
Massachusetts Regiment, on August 13, 1862, and served three 3'ears, during
which time he whs twice badly wounded. He entered this service during 1860
as a member of Hancock Engine Company No. 1, of Charlestown, in which
he remained until 1861, when he joined Red Jacket Hose Company, and
served until he enlisted in the war. On his return he joined Massachusetts
Ladder Company, in which he served as foreman for two years. He left the
department soon after, but rejoined this company as a call-member during
1876. Mr. Pike is a member of Geo. L. Stevens Post 159, G. A. R., and the
Charlestown Veterans.

William F. Seaver (Fig. 9) was bom at East Boston, August 15, 1845.
He is a calker b}' trade, and, when a youth, became connected with this com-
pany as a torch-boy. He was appointed a substitute during 1861, and on
June 1, 1874, was made a member. Mr. Seaver is a member of the Boston
Veterans, Joseph Webb Lodge of Masons, Signet Chapter, Scottish Rights,
and the Pilgrim Fathers. He was injured at the fire on the steamer ^* Cepha-
lonia/' September 26, 1883.

George D. V. Smith (Fig. 10) was bom at Boston, Mass., September
8, 1836. His trade is that of a calker, to which he added the dnties of a
fireman during 1854, at which time he became connected with Webster
Engine Company No. 13, as a substitute, where he remained eighteen months.
He joined this company as a call-member on August 3, 1874. Mr. Smith is
a member of the Boston Veterans.

John H. Crafts (Fig. 11) was born at Boston, Mass., April 7, 1836.
He is a calker by trade. When the war broke out he enlisted in Company K,
Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment, on April 18, 1861, and served three
years. His fire experience dates from 1850, when he joined the Salem, Mass.,
department, in Reliance Engine Company No. 1 and Constitution Engine
Company 9, in which he served two years. During 1854 he entered this
department, in Webster Engine Company No. 13, as a call* substitute. In
August^ 1874, he joined this company as a call-member. Mr. Crafts is a
member of Post 23, G. A*. R., and Maverick Council^ Good Fellows.

Charles W. Morse (Fig. llT) was bom at Portland, Me., Angust 21,
1846. He is an upholstefer by trade. On July 21, 1864, he enlisted in
Company C, Fortj'-second Massachusetts Regiment, and served nntil the
close of the war. He entered this department on June 1, 1873, as a call*
member of this company. Mr. Biorse is a member of Post 23, G. A. R.

George A. Brown (Fig. 13) was born at Belfast, Me., January 2, 1833.
He came to Boston during 1856, and worked at his trade as ship-Joiner. He
became connected with this department during 1859, as a call-substitute in
Dunbar Engine Company No. 10, where he served until 1860. He then left
the service until 1868, when he was api>ointed a member ot tJii\& ca^q^<«:cc^«
Mr. Brown ia a member of the Firemen's CbantaXA^ k%"aoQ\%M\oxi.

878 HISTOBY OF BOarOK FIRM nMPABTMMNT.

WiLUAK B. Gabdnbr (Fig. 14) wts born at ICadford, Mms., October
18, 1837. He came to this citj daring 1852, and learned the oalker's trade.
He has been doing fire dnty about fifteen years in Tariooa companies, and
during 1884 Joined this company as a call-substitaie.

Alkxandbr Saundbbs, cfdl-ladderman, was bom at Boston, Mass.,
March 2, 1851. He is a caiker by trade. March 5, 1881, became a member
of this company.

Fred S. Pbtbrs (Fig. 15) was born at East Boston. After leaving
school he engaged in the mercantile business, and in 1888 was appointed a
call-substitute in this company.

Charles H. Colburn, call-ladderman, was bom at Blue Hill, Me., April
24, 1886. He came to Boston during 1840, where he learned the plumber's
trade. His fire experience dates from 1854, when he became connected with
Webster Engine Company No. 13 as a call-substitute, from which he went to
Maverick Engine 0>mpany No. 9, where he remained a short time, when be
left the service. He returned again, during June, 1874, and became a mem-
ber of this company. He had his knee-pan broke at a fire at the Eastern
Railroad wharf, February 12, 1876. Mr. Colbum died December 20, 1888.

HOSE (X)MPANY NO. 6.

Names op Members since 1874.

Porter E. Chase, call-member, no record, promoted to Ladder Company
No. 8 ; Albert R. Johnson, call-member, no record, resigned April 26, 1881,
promoted to pertnanent substitote ; John L. Jemerson, call-member, no record,
resigned April 21, 1883; Charles Brooks, permanent member, ap. 1871, re-
signed March, 1878, deceased; diaries H. Brooks, permanent member,
March, 1878, resigned June 1, 1880; Albert Bailey, permanent member, May
1, 1865, pensioned April 15, 1888.

I

Present Members.

Capt. John H. Weston (Fig. 1) is one of the oldest call-captains in the
•department. He was bom at Salep, Mass., November 14, 1831. He Joined
Rapid Engine Company 2 of that city when a boy, where he served two years.
He soon after came to this city and learned the calker's trade, and on Decern^
ber 28, 1856, entered this service as a member of this company, then called
H3*drant Hose Company 6. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Third
Massachusetts Cavalry as second lieutenant, on July, 1863, and served fifteen
months, when he was discharged for disability. On April 1, 1869, he was elected
foreman of this company , and has held that position ever since. Captein Weston
was injured at the Young's ^re, August 19, 1887. He is commander of Post
23, G. A. R., and a member of the Firemen's Chariteble Association.

George B. Atwood (Fig. 2), driver, was born at Boston, Mass., Feb-
ruary 22, 1851. He was employed in mercantile business, and in January,

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 381

1875, became connected with this department as a call-substitute on Engine
Company No. 11, and on Jane 28, 1877, was promoted a call-member,
where lie remained until June 1, 1880, when he was appointed a permanent
member and assigned to this company. Mr. Atwood is a member of Maverick
Council No. 169, Royal Arcanum, the Boston Veterans, and Firemen's Chari-
table Association.

Jaiubs E. Bubo (Fig. 8) entered this department April 5, 1878, as a
substitute in Engine Company No. 11, and was promoted a permanent mem-
ber and assigned to Engine Company No. 4, October 8, 1886. April 13,
1888, he was transferred to this company.

Ibyiko W. Campbell (Fig. 4) was born at Watertown, Mass., Novem-
ber 16. 1845, and during 1863 came to this city. He enlisted in Company E,
Third Massachusetts Cavalry, on January 5, 1864, and served until October 8,
1865. He was wounded at Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864, after which
he learned the house-painter trade. On June 11, 1869, he entered this depart-
ment. Joining this company as a member. Mr. Campbell Is a member of
Post 23, 6. A. R., and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Edward A. Misener (Fig. 5) was born at Halifax, N.S., January 24,
1842, and during 1849 he came to this city, where he learned the paper-hang-
ing trade. He enlisted in Company B, First Massachusetts Infkntry, July,
1862, and served until May, 1864. During 1868 he entered this service as a
oall-sabetitute in this company, and on December 1, 1872, was appointed a
call-member. Mr. Misener is a member of Post 23, G. A. R.,iuid Fire-
men's Charitable 'Association. .

Gborob S. SMrru, Jr. (Fig. 6), was bom at Boston, Mass., January 26,
1842. He is a mast and spar malcer by trade. His fire experience dates
from 1872, when he became a call-substitute in this company, and in the
following June was appointed a call-member.

6. W. W. Pearsok (Fig. 7) was born at Portsmouth, Mass., December
29, 1849. He is a merchant by occupation, to which he added the duties of a
fireman, during 1872, as a call-substitute in this company, and on June 1,
1874, was admitted a call-member. Mr. Pearson is a member of Boston
Veterans and Firemen's Charitable Association. — -

JoHK H. Whe^br (Fig. 8) was bom at Portland, Me., June 27, 1852,
and when but a child came to this city, where he learned the calker's trade.
He became connectM with this department as a call-member of this company
on October 10, 1875.

£. D. Locke (Fig. 9) was bom at Burlington, Mass., January 28, 1856,
and came to this city during 1873, where he learned the spar-making trade.
His fire experience dates from April 21, 1883, when he was admitted as call-
member of this company. Mr. Locke is a member of the Firemen's Charitable
Association.

Whlliam H. Misener (Fig. 10) was born at Halifax, N.S., August 28>
1848, and came to this city during 1875, where he X^attv^ \3ckfc ^^^x-^sas^^^^^

382 HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT.

trade. He entered the department as a call-man in this company April 26«

1881.

CHEMICAL ENGINE COMPANY NO. 7.

Names of Members since Seitember 27, 1886.

Albert Bayley, ap. September 27, 188G. tr. Hose No. 6, Jane 24, 1887 ;
T. £. Simonds, ap. June 25, 1887; died February 15, 1880.

Present Members.

Lieutenant John W. Godbold (Fig. 1) was bom at East Boston, Mass.,
April 3, 1856. After leaving school he learned the ship-carpenter's trade, at
which he was employed until his appointment in this department as a permanent
substitute, June 21, 1881. After serving in that capacity in several com-
panies, he was promoted a permanent member on October 27 of the ensaing
year, and assigned to Ladder Company No. 3, where he remained until Sep*
tember 22, 1886, at which time Chemical Engine Company No. 7 was organ-
ized, and he was placed in charge. Lieutenant Godbold had his arm poisoned
at the Smith Organ factory fire, January 24, 1883, from which he was laid
up two weeks. He is a member of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Joseph Nolan (Fig.. 2) was bom at Boston, Mass., October 1, 1850. He
learned the caliper's trade, and on March, 1881, was appointed a call-subeti-
tute on Ladder 2, and on June 6, the year following, was made a call-man.
He served in this company until February 25, 1886, when he was promoted a
permanent member, and assigned to Engine 26, where he remained until
March 2, 1888, when he was transferred to this company.

Warren R. Smith (Fig. 3) was bom at Portsmouth, N.H., July 6, 1852.
He came to this city when but a boy, and learned the machinist trade. During
1873 he began fire duty as a call- substitute on Engine Company No. 9, and
on June 1, 1874, was promoted a call-member. December 4, 1877, he was
appointed a permanent member, and assigned to Engine Company No. 7 ; and ,

on March 17, 1877, was transferred to Engine Company 26. On January i

1, 1879, he was promoted assistant engineman, and assigned to Engine Com-
pany No. 14, from which he was transferred to Engine Company No. 20,
in which he remained until Febraary 20, 1886, when he was transferred to
Engine Company No. 15 ; and on September 27, 1886, he was transferred to
tliis company in his present position. Mr. Smith is a member of Temple
Lodge of Masons.

rtvic^ E^■<:,^P Compact Ko

1. — Vaup Ma.

U18T0RY OF BOSTON FIHB DEPARTMENT. 886

CHAPTER VI.

DISTRICT 2. — CHARLESTOWN.

THE oooflagration which attended the battle of Bunker Hill redaoed the
town of Charlestown to ashes, and the inhabitants from affluence to
poverty ; and it was not until after the evacuation of Boston, in March, 1776,
tliat a portion of the former inhabitants began to return and to repair their
waste places. The British ** Annual Register** for 1775 observed that
Charlestown was large, handsome, and well built, both in respect to its public
and private edificea. It contained about four hundred houses, and had the
greatest trade of any port in the province except Boston.

Dr. Joeiah Bartlett, in his ^' Historical Sketch of Charlestown," says con-
cerning the rebuilding of the town : ** A few . . . were able to erect con-
venient dwellings, whilst others, like their hardy predecessors, were only
covered with temporary shelter. . . . The principal streets were widened,
straightened, and improved, and the market square was regnlaily laid oat
soon after the opening of the town, in 1776, to facilitate which a lottery was
granted, and the State taxes were remitted for seven years. The first
dwelling erected after the destruction of the towu, June 17, 1775, was the
Edes house, on Main street, which is now standing. In 1783 the roadway
over Bunker Hill was opened. During 1 785 an act was obtained by Charles
Russell, Esq., and others, to build a bridge across Charles river, where the
ferry was then established. This bridge was completed in 1786, and opened
June 17. It was one thousand five hundred and throe feet long and forty-
three feet wide. In March, 1828, an act creating the Warren Bridge Cor-
poration was passed by the Legislature ordering the corporation to erect
another bridge ; but this measure was strongly opposed by the Charles River
Bridge Corporation, who carried tlie matter before the^J>upreme Court of the
United States. The decision of that tribunal, however, was against them.
The new bridge was toll free 'to foot-passengers.'*

The Middlesex canal, one terminus of which was in this town, at the
Neck, was chartered in 1798. The roadway was completed in the summer of
1794, and the canal was navigable in 1803. In 1856, Boston avenue, now
known as Warren avenue, was laid out. The same year the Charlestown Wharf
Company and the Charlestown Branch Railroad were incorporated. The
former was authorized to hold the water front from the Navy Yard to Lynde's
Point. The Fitchburg Railroad Company, chartered in 1842, succeeded to
the Branch Railroad, and acquired much of the Wharf Company's property.
The Middlesex Horse Railroad Company wdls itvcot^wAwBi K.^r\\^>\^'5i\^^

886 • msTORv of boston fire department.

In 1800 the national government established a naval station in tlie town.
This marked an ei)och in its history. The ruin and desolation caused by the
war had given place to prosperity, and the town had assumed the aspect of
an enterprising and successful community. The public buildings had been
rebuilt, the streets improved, and the principal ones furnished (1795) with
sign-boards. But it was not until 1826 that the streets generally were named
and the numbering of the houses begun. The churches and schools were
reestablished on firm foundations, and were in a flourishing condition ; the Fire
Department was well organized and well regulated ; and the finances, which
had occasioned much solicitude, were in a satisfactory condition. An act
incorporating the Bunker Hill Monument Association was passecl June 7,
1823, and Gen. John Brooks was chosen its first president, June 17. Plans
were soon matured to raise the funds necessary to buy the site of the battle-
field on Breed's hill (which had been secured by Dr. John C. Warren), and
to build the monument. On the fiftieth anniversary of the battle the corner-
stone of the obelisk was laid, with Masonic ceremonies, in the presence of
Lafayette, and an oration pronounced by Mr. Webster, who was also the
orator at the completion of the monument, in 1843. This obelisk is abont two
hundred and twenty feet high. The architect was Solomon Willard. Recently
a marble statue of Gen. Joseph Warren, and one io bronze of Col. William
Prescott, have been placed in the grounds.

In 1804-5 the State Prison was built at Lynde*8 Point. . Later on this
institution was removed to Concord, and the building used as a city jail.
Lamps in the streets were first lighted during August, 1815. October 6,
1818, the McLean Asylum for the. Insane was opened; June 18, 1825, the
Bunker-hill Bank was chartered; and February 21, 1829, the Warren Insti-
tution for Savings was incorporated. Lyceum Hall was incorporated March 4,
1831. This year the first Charlestown Directory appeared.

In 1824 the project of establishing as a separate town all that part of
Charlestown which lay ^^ without the Neck "was first considered in town-
meeting. January 26, 1842, the town voted to accede to the petition of
Guy C Hawkins and others, to set off as the town (now city) of Somer-
ville. The act incorporating the new town was passed March 3. April 22
following, Charlestown was newly divided into six wards.

January 5, 1846, the town considered a petition of the Hon. Henry P.
Fairbanks and others, that application be made to the General Court for a
city charter. November 9, 1846, the selectmen were authorized, by a vote of
798 to 774, to petition for a charter. One was granted February 22, 1847,
and accepted by the town March 10, — the vote standing 1,127 in favor of
the act, and 868 against it. March 20, the town was divided into three
wards, as provided in the charter. April 19, upon a second trial, Mt. George
C. Warren was elected Mayor. The Public Library was established, by a city
ordinance passed June 5, 1860. The library was opened January 7, 1862.

The Mystic Water- Works were constructed under a legislative act

HISTORY OF BOSrOX FlllE DEPAHTMEST. 889

(wssed in March, 1861, which was accepted by the people September 10.
September 21, 1862, work was begun ou the reservoir on Walnut Hill, Som-
erville. The water was formally introduced into the city, with imi)osing
ceremonies, November 29, 1864. The Mystic Water Board was created the
next year, 1865, and continued to manage the water department untd it was
merged with the Cochituate Water-Works in the Boston Water Board. The
Winchester House for Aged Women was founded by Mrs. Nancy (Phipps)
Winchester, October 3, 1865

The annexation of Charlestown to Boston was brought before the former
city, on petition of Oliver Holden and others, as early as November 14, 1836,
when the matter was '^ indefinitely postponed." At a town-meeting held
January 28, 1845, a preamble and resolution opposing the scheme, which had
been received, was presented by Mr. Richard Frothingham, Jr., and
adopted. April 29, 1854, an act to unite the two cities was passed by the
Legislature, and accepted by the people ; but it was set aside on accoinit of a
flaw in its provisions. The measure was again agitated in 1860 and in 1870.
On May 14, 1873, another act was passed. It was accepted by both cities
on the first Tuesday in October; and on the first Monday in January, 1874,
Charlestown became a ))art of the city of Boston. Charlestown at this time
contained about thirty thousand inhabitants, and covered an area of five
hundred and eighty -six square acres.

The Charlestown Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association was organ-
ized at Monument Hall, Charlestown, June 23, 1884. The gentlemen who
have serve<l as officers from its organization to the present time are as
follows: Presidents, 1884 to 1888, Messrs. George O. Wiley; 1888 to 1889,
Charles Field; 1889, Henry W. Woodbury. Recording secretaries, 1884 to
1886, Thomas P. Smith; 1886 to 1887, H. W. Woodbury; 1887 to 1889,
B. McNeills. Financial secretaries, 1884 to 1886, Joseph H. Bryant; 1886
to 1889, Joseph F. King. Treasurers, 1884 to 1888, J. J. McCarthy; 1889,
Tobias Beck.

It was not until 1724 that the town purchased its first fire-engine.
On the 18th of May £30 was appropriated for this purpose. In 1735 a
second engiue was paid for at a cost to the town of £117 2^. 2d. Novem-
ber 8, 1743, the Ancient Fire Society was formed. In 1758 their three
engines were manned by twenty-four men, who were employed by the select-
men. In 1760 the town voted to build an engine-house in the green before
Cape Breton Tavern, which at that time was kept by Zachariah Symmes,
and stood at the junction of what is now Main and Essex streets. The site
of the tavern is now occupied by Samuel D. Sawin, as a grocery. April 8,
1773, the "Massachusetts Spy," in describing a fire in Boston, mentions that
the engine from Charlestown, which rendered assistance, was esteemed the best
in America. The names of the engineci*s and company officers since 1847
— at which time a systematic record of the roll of members was first
kept — are as follows : —

390 msrouY of boston firk uei'AHTMENT.

1846.

Eufjhieera, — JoBcpli F. Ikiyd, chief ; Ames Drake, Ut asAt. ; Tlioiiitts
J. Klliott, 2(1 ii8st. ; Henry Coiiii, lid Hhst. ; Juines M. (rsinlner, ith uswt.

lltuwock EiKjine Company No. I. — Sleplieu L. Kelley, foreiimn ; John
A. Foley, Ist :i.sst. ; George llainrm, 2d usist. ; Joseph T. Wnlkor, cirrk.

llankPi' Hill Entjfue CoinjKiny No. 2, — John Ilowurd, IbreuiHii ; Joliu
C. IVniiey, 1st asst. ; Joseph Swan, 2d asst. ; Fr.uicis C. Savage, clerk.

Ilotranl Ewjint Oomptuiy No. S. — Jesse Ciay, foreman; WilUam II.
Casweli, Ist asst. ; Ixswis Wheeler, 2d asst. ; J. C. Dekind, clerk.

Warren Engine ComjKiny No. 4. — James C. Poor, foreman ; James Cas-
well, Isl asst. ; Bcrnaix] Cooley, 2d asst. ; Isaac H. Trask, clerk.

Washington Engine ComiHiny No. 5. — .Samuel F. Tilden, foreman ; Bar-
ker Hailey, 1st asst. ; Franklin Gardner, 2d asst. ; Charles Sanderson, clerk.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Henry P. Gaixlner, foivman ; F. J.
Almedcr, 1st asst. ; Mai'shall A. Page, 2d asst. ; Martin Burkess, clerk.

Ua)*vanl Hook and Lcuhler Comjmny. — H. W. McFarland, foreman ;
Rufus K. Clark, asst. ; Kendall Bailey, clerk.

Hose Company No. 1. — William T. Bryant, foreman ; C. M. Brx'ant,

clerk.

1847.

Engineers. — Joseph F. Boyd, chief; Ames Drake, 1st asst.; Stephen
P. Kelley, 2d asst. ; Henry Conn, 3d asst. ; James M. Gardner, 4th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — David S. Tucker, foreman ; Nathan*
iel S. Paine, 1st asst. ; Isaac S. Trask, clerk.

Bunker Hill Engine Company No. 2. — John Howard, foreman ; Joseph
Swan, 1st asst. ; Francis C. Savage, 2d asst. ; Lyman O. Chase, clerk.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — Thomas Barker, foreman ; Forbes
Oakman, 1st asst. ; James B. Hatch, 2d asst. ; I^renzo Garey, clerk.

Warren Engine ComjHinff No. 4. — James C. Poor, foreman ; Joseph
Haydeu, 1st asst. ; Charles T. Frost, 2d asst. ; Royal K. Monroe, clerk.

Washiiujton Engine Company No. 5. — Samuel F. Tiklcn, foreman;
Franklin Gardner, Ist asst. ; Samuel Buckley, 2d asst.; Charles Sanderson,
clerk.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Henry P. Gardner, foreman ; F. J.
Almeder, 1st asst. ; Marshall W. Page, 2d asst. ; Martin Burkess, clerk.

Hai^vard Hook and Ladder Com}Kiny No. 1. — Isaac Kendall, foreman ;
S. P. Hill, 1st asst. ; Peter Johnson, 2d asst. ; Augustus Whittcmorc, clerk.

Hose Company No. 1. — E. W. Brackett.

1848.

Engineers. — Henry Conn, chief; Stephen P. Kelley, 1st asst.; James
M. Gardner, 2d asst. ; Isaac Cook, 3d asst. ; Robert Todd, 4tli asst.

Hancock Engine Comjmny No. 1. — David S. Tucker, foreman ; Isaac B.
Trask, 1st asst. ; Enos Varnev, 2d asst. ; Thomas Mason, clerk.

mSTOMT OF n08T0\ FIRE DEPAHTMENT. 891

Bunker Hill Engine Company No. 2. — John Howard, foreman ; Joseph
Swan, Ist asst. ; John C. Tenney, 2d asst. ; F. O. Savage, clerk.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — Jesse Gay, William C. Caswell, Lewis
S. Wheeler, George W. Hammond,

Warren Efigine Company No. 4. — James C. Poor, foreman; Joseph
Hayden, Ist asst. ; Charles T. Frost, 2d asst ; John W. Deverenux, clerk.

Washington Engine Company No. 5. — William Barry, foreman ; John
Mitchell, ist asst. ; Charles Sanderson, 2d asst. ; Elias Crafts, clerk.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Henry P. Gardner, foreman ; F. J.
Almeder, Ist asst ; Marshall W. Page, 2d asst. ; Henry P. Gardner, clerk.

Harvard Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. — Augustus Whittemore,
foreman; S. P. Hill, Ist asst. ; Peter Johnson, clerk.

Hose Company No. 1. — Disbanded.

1849-50.

Engineers. — Henry Conn, chief; Stephen P. Keiley, 1st asst.; James
M. Gardner, 2d asst. ; Robert Todd, 3d asst. ; Isaac Cook, 4th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — George Hager, foreman ; Samuel K.
Brintoall, Ist asst. ; Isaac B. Trask, 2d asst. ; Thomas French, clerk.

Bunker HiU J^ngine Company No. 2. — John Howard, foreman; F. O.
Savage, 1st asst. ; John G. Abbott, 2d asst. ; William Fiske, clerk.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — Wm. H. Caswell, foreman ; Reuben
Groff, Ist asst. ; John Scates, 2d asst. ; C. H. Freeman, clerk.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — James C. Poor, foreman ; Joseph
Hayden, 1st asst. ; Greorge Jackson, 2d asst. ; John W. Devereaux, clerk.

Washington Engine Company No. 5. — Benjamin F. Tyler, foreman ; B.
y. Dennis, 1st asst. ; Asphel P. Copps, 2d asst. ; Elias Crafts, clerk.

FranMin Engine Company No. 7. — Henry P. Gai-dner, foreman ; F. J.
Almeder, 1st asst. ; Marshall W. Page, 2d asst. ; H. P. Gardner, clerk.

Harvard Hook and Lad^ Company. — Nahum Chapin, foreman ; Rich-
ard A. Stoddard, asst. ; George S. Hammond, clerk.

Hose Company No. 1. — George W. Hobart, foreman.

1851-52.

Engineers. — Stephen P. Keiley, chief; Robert Todd, 1st asst.; James
M. Gardner, 2d asst. ; £. T. Rand, 3d asst. ; J. A. D. Worcester, 4th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No, 1. — George Hager, foreman; Eben S.
Gardner, 1st asst. ; Isaac B.. Trask, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, clerk.

Bunker HiU Engine Company No. 2. — John Howard, foreman ; William
Femald, 1st asst. ; Joseph Swan, 2d asst. ; John Gardner, clerk.

Hovoard Engine Company No. 3. — H. V. V. Blanchard, foreman ;
William Mason, 1st asst. ; Charles Gabriel, 2d asst. ; George H. Jacobs,

^%i .^fc — >^

392 lilSTOHY OF BOSTON FIRK DEPARTMENT.

Warren Engine Company No, 4, — ^^Creorge Jackson, foreman; Joseph
Hajdcu, l8t asst. ; Enoch J. Clark, 2d aast ; Sainu<^l C. Hant, clerk ; Andrew
Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. 5. — David S. Tacker, foreman ;
B. V. Dennis, 1st asst. ; Charles A. Baboook, 2d asst. ; Elias Crafts, clerk.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Edward A. Costigan, foreman ;
Thomas M. Brintnall, 1st asst. ; John F. Powers, 2d asst. ; H. p. Goodwin,
clerk ; E. R. Estes, treasurer.

Harvard Hook atui Ladder Company No. I. — Naham Chapin, foreman ;
Joseph H. Till, asst. ; Samuel C. Hunt, clerk.

Hose Company No. 1. — George W. Hobart, foreman; Joseph Welsh,
asst. ; Octavius Barry, clerk.

1863-64.

Engineers. — Stephen P. Keliey, chief ; James M. Gardner, 1st asst. ;
H. P. Gardner, 2d asst. ; Nahum Chapin, 3d asst. ; £. T. Rand* 4th asst. ;
Greorge Hobart, 5th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — George Hager, foreman; Eben S.
Gardner, 1st asst. ; Isaac B. Trask, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, cleric.

Bunker Hill Engine Company No. 2. — William Femald, foreman;
Daniel R. Beckford. 1st asst. ; Joseph Swan, 2d asst. ; John Gardner, clerk
and treasurer.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — H. V. V. Blandiard, foreman ;
Oliver Pratt, 1st asst. ; William H. Jones, 2d asst. ; Geoi^e H. Jacobs, clerk
and treasurer.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — William Biason, foreman ; Greorge
W. Prescott, 1st asst. ; George Jacksoui 2d asst* ; £d. E. Winslow, clerk;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer, v • ' -

Washington Engine Company No. 5. — David S. Tucker, foreman ;
Moses G. Webstier, Ist asst. ; George E. Rogers, 2d asst. ; Elias Crafts,
treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Edward A. Costigan, foreman ;
Thomas Brintnall, 1st asst. ; Daniel S. Gardner, 2d asst. ; H. P. Goodwin,
clerk.

Harvard Hook and Ladder Company No 1. —William H. Caswell, fore-
man ; Joseph H. Till, asst. ; Samuel C. Hunt, clerk.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — George W. Hobart, foreman;
Thomas Turner, asst. ; Amos B. Morse, clerk.

IH.io.

Engineers. — Henry P. Gardner, chief ; James W. Gardner, 1st asst. ;
John Howard, 2d asst. ; James C. Poor, 3d asst. ; David S. Tucker, 4th.

asst.

UiaTORY OF BOSTON FIHK DEPARTMENT. 398

Hancock Etigine Company No. 1. — George Hager, foreman; Eben S.
Gardner, Ist asst. ; Isaac B. Trask, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, clerk.

Bunker Hill Engine ComjHiny No. 2. — Joseph Swan, foreman ; William
Fernald, asst. ; John Gardner, clerk.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — Abraham P. Pritchard, foreman ;
H. V. V. Blanchard, asst. ; Gustavus Hall, clerk.

Warreti Engine Company No. 4. — George W. Prescott, foreman ;
Richard Raymond, 1st asst. ; £. W. Bean, 2d asst. ; £. £. Winslow, clerk ;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Waahin^on Engine Company No. 5. — Greorge W. Peirce, foreman;
Moees G. Webster, 1st asst. ; George £. Rogers, 2d asst. ; £lia8 Crafts,
derk and treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — £. A. Costigan. foreman ; Thomas
Brintnall, Ist asst. ; John F. Powers, 2d asst. ; H. P. Groodwin, clerk ; F. J.
Almeder, treasurer.

Harvard Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. — William Caswell, fore-
man ; Enoch J. Clark, asst. ; Samuel C. Hunt, clerk.

Red Jacket Hoae Company No. 1. — £d. T. Barstow, foreman ; Thomas
Turner, asst. ; Joaeph Welsh, clerk.

1856.

Engineers. — James C. Poor, chief ; David S. Tucker, 1st aast. ; £d. A.
Costigan, 2d asst. ; Henry A. Davis, 3d asst. ; John M. Devereauz, 4th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — Isaac B. Trask, foreman; George
Hager, 1st asst. ; John Nolan, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, clerk.

Bwnker Hitt Engine Company No. 2. — Joseph Swan, foreman ; William
Femald, Ist asst.; Joseph W. Davis, 2d asst.; John Gardner, clerk and
treasurer.

Hou)ard Engine Company No. 3. — Samuel C. Hunt, foreman ; William
T. Bryant, 1st asst. ; George Hammond, 2d asst. ; Robert Stimpson, clerk ;
Maroelhis Carpenter, treasurer.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — George W. Prescott, foreman;
Benjamin Williams, 1st asst. ; Richard R. RaymondV^d asst. ; William £.
Delano, clerk ; Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No, 5. — George W. Peirce, foreman ;
George £. Rogers, 1st asst; Benjamin Brintnall, 2d asst.; Elias Crafts,
treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Thomas Brintnall, foreman ; H. P.
Goodwin, 1st asst. ; John F. Powers, 2d asst. ; Nelson Clapp, clerk; F. J.
Almeder, treasurer.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — E^. F. Barstow, foreman ; E. R. C.
Murray, asst. ; J. J. Edmands, clerk.

Hook and Ladder Company. — Diabauded.

I

I

892 IIISTOHY OF B08T0H FIBM DKPABTMMKT.

Warren Engine Company No. 4, — ' Oeoige JadnMMi, forenum ; Joseph
Haydeu, Ut asst. ; Enoch J. Clark, 2d aaat ; Hainii^ C« Hani, olerk ; Andrew
Jackson, ti-easurer.

Washington Engine Company No. 6. — Da?id 8. Tdcker, foreman ;
B. V. Dennis, Ist asst. ; Charles A. Baboook, td asst ; BUas Crafts, clerk.'

FrcuMin Engine Company No. 7. — Edward A. Costigan, foreman;
Thomas M. Brintnall, 1st asst. ; John P. Powers, Sd asst. ; H. f. Goodwhi,
clerk ; E. R. Estes, treasurer.

Harvard Hock and Ladder Company No. i. — Naham Cbapin, foreman ;
Joseph H. Till, asst ; Samuel C. Hunt, elerk.

Hoae Company No. 1. — George W. Hobart, foreman; Joseph Welsh,
asst. ; Octavius Barry, clerk.

1853^54.

Engineers. — Stephen P. Kelley, chief ; James M. Gardner, 1st asst ;
H. P. Gardner, 2d asst. ; Nahnm Chapin, dd asst. ; E. T. Rand, 4th asst ;
Greorge Hobart, 5th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — Geoige Hager, foreman; Eben S.
Gardner, 1st asst ; Isaac B. Tras|r, 2d asst ; Aognstus Wilson, deik. <

Bunker Hill Engine Company No. 8. — William. Femald, foreman;
Daniel R. Beckford. 1st asst. ; Joseph Swan, 2d asst ; John Gardner, derk
and treasurer.

Howard Engine Company No. 8. — H. V. V. Blanchard, foreman;
Oliver Pratt, 1st asst ; William H. Jones, 2d asst. ; Geoige H. Jacobs, clerk
and treasurer.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — William Mason, foreman ; G^rge
W. Prescott, 1st asst. ; Greorge Jackson, 2d asst ; Ed. E. Winslow, clerk;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer, v - .- ' .

Washington Engine Company No. 6. — David S. Tncker, foreman ;
Moses G. Webster, Ist asst. ; Greorge £. Rogers, 2d asst ; Ellas Crafts,
treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Edward A. Costigan, foreman ;
Thomas Brintnall, 1st asst. ; Daniel S. Gardner, 2d asst. ; H. P. Goodwin,
clerk.

Harvard Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. — Wiitiam H. Caswell, fore-
mau ; Joseph H. Till, asst. ; Samuel C. Hunt clerk.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — George W. Hobart, foreman;
Thomas Tnmcr, asst. ; Amos B. Morse, clerk.

IHito.

Engineers. — Henry P. Grardner, chief; James W. Gardner, 1st asst. ;
John Howard, 2d asst. ; James C. Poor, 8d asst. ; David S. Tucker, 4th.
asst.

mSTORY OF BOHTOX F!HK DEPARTMKNT. 398

HcMOOck Engine Company No. 1, — George Hager, foreman; £ben S.
Gardner, lat asst. ; Isaac B. Trask, 2d asst. \ Augustus Wilson, clerk.

Bunker Hill Engine Comjxiny No. 2. — Joseph Swan, foreman ; William
Femaid, asst. ; John Gardner, clerk.

Howard Engine ComiHiny No. 3. — Abraham P. Pritchard, foreman ;
H. y. V. Blanchard, asst. ; Gustavus Hall, clerk.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — George W. Prescott, foreman ;
Richard Raymond, 1st asst. ; £. W. Bean, 2d asst. ; £. £. Winslow, clerk ;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

WashingUm Engine Company No. 5. — Greorge W. Peirce, foreman;
Moees G. Webster, Ist asst. ; George £. Rogers, 2d asst. ; £lla8 Crafts,
clerk and treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — £. A. Coetigan. foreman ; Thomas
Brintnall, Ist asst. ; John F. Powers, 2d asst. ; H. P. Goodwin, clerk ; F. J.
Almeder, treasurer.

Harvard Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. — William Caswell, fore-
man ; £noch J. Clark, asst. ; Samuel C. Hunt, clerk.

Red Jo/cket Hoae Company No. 1. — £d. T. Barstow, foreman ; Thomas
Turner, asst. ; Joseph Welsh, clerk.

1856.

Engineers. — James C. Poor, chief ; David S. Tucker, Ist asst. ; £d. A.
Costigan, 2d asst. ; Henry A. Davis, 3d asst. ; John M. Devereauz, 4th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — Isaac B. Trask, foreman; George
Hager, Ist asst. ; John Nolan, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, clerk.

Bunker Hill Engine Company No. 2. — Joseph Swan, foreman ; William
Femaid, Ist asst.; Joseph W. Davis, 2d asst.; John Gardner, clerk and
treasurer.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — Samuel C. Hunt, foreman ; William
T. Bryant, 1st asst. ; George Hammond, 2d asst. ; Robert Stimpson, clerk ;
Maroellus Carpenter, treasurer.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — George W. Prescott, foreman ;
Benjamin Williams, 1st asst. ; Richard R. RaymondV^d asst. ; William £.
Delano, clerk ; Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. 5. — George W. Peirce, foreman ;
George £. Rogers, 1st asst. ; Benjamin Brintnall, 2d asst. ; Mias Crafts,
treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Thomas Brintnall, foreman ; H. P.
Goodwin, 1st asst. ; John F. Powers, 2d asst. ; Nelson Clapp, clerk; F. J.
Almeder, treasurer.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — Ed. F. Barstow, foreman ; £. R. C.
Murray, asst. ; J. J. £dmands, clerk.

Hook and Ladder Company. — Disbanded.

894 UISTOUT OF B08TOK FIBS DMPABTMENT.

IS57.

•

Engineers, — James C. Poor, diief ; D. S. Ttudrar, 1st Mst ; B. A. Cos-
tigao, 2d asst. ; Henry A. Davis, 8d asst ; John W. Derereanz, 4th asst

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — Samoel B. Brtntnall, foreman ; Daniel
R. Beckford, Ist asst ; Samnel C. Weston, 2d asst. ; James W. Simpson,
clerk ; William L. Bond, treasurer.

Bunker HiU Engine Company No. 2. — Joseph Swan, foreman ; N. W..
Robinson, Ist asst. ; William Femald, 2d asst ; George E. Tyler, 8d asst ;
John Gardner, . clerk.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — A. W. Ck>pps, foreman ; Angnstns
Frost, Ist asst. ; James J. Johnson, 2d asst. ; J. Mason Mills, derk.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — Greorge W. Prespott, foreman ; £.
W. Bean, 1st asst ; James B. Hatch, 2d asst ; William C. Delano, clerk ;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. 6. — George E. Rogers, foreman;
Benjamin F. Gardner, 1st asst ; Albert Chandler, 2d asst. ; J. H. Bryant,
clerk ; Elias Crafts, treasurer.

Franldin Engine Company No. 7. — Thomas Brintnall, foreman ; H. P.
Goodwin, 1st asst. ; James P. Wilson, 2d asst. ; Nelson P. Clapp, derk.

Ho(^ and Ladder Company No. 1. —Enoch J. Claik, foreman ; Thomas
Hay, asst. ; Greorge Robertson, deric.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — Amos Morse, foreman ; M. Wilder
Rice, asst ; J. J. Edmands, cleik.

1858.

Engineers. — £. A. Costigan, diief ; David S. Tucker, 1st asst ; Samud
L. Mason, 2d asst. ; Thomas Brintnall, 8d asst ; 8. R Brintnall, 4th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — John McCloud, foreman; Thomas
R. Armitage, Ist ^t ; John W. Holt, 2d asst ; Augustus Wilson, derk.

Bunker. Hill Engine Company No. 2. — Joseph Swan, foreman ; James
Stevens, Ist asst. ; George £. Tyler, 2d asst. ; John Gardner, derk.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — William T. Bryant, foreman ; William
J. Hobill, 1st asst. ; William F. Rows, 2d asst. ; Lee Melcher, derk and
treasurer.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — Greorge C. Prescott, foreman ; E. W.
Bean, 1st asst. ; George O. Wiley, 2d asst ; William G. Delano, clerk ;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. B. — Albert Chandler, foreman ; Benj.
Brintnall, Ist asst. ; Moses F. Webster, 2d asst. ; J. H. Bryant, clerk ; Elias
Crafts, treasurer.

FranMin Engine Company No. 7. — Henry P. Goodwin, foreman ; James
F. Wilson, 1st asst. ; John Bartlett, 2d asst. ; H. N. Clapp^clerk ; F. J. Al-
meder, treasurer.

illSTOlty OF BOSTON FItiJS DEPARTMENT. 395

Mcufsachusetts Hook and Ijodder Company No. 1, — Enoch J. Clnrk, fore-
man ; Thomas H. Hay, asst. ; J. J. Edmands, clerk.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — Amos B. Morse, foreman ; M. Wilder
Bioe, asst. ; John Urower, clerk.

1859.

Engineers, — Edward A. Coetigan, chief; David S. Tucker, 1st asst.;
Samael L. Mason, 2d asst. ; Thomas Brintnall, 3d asst. ; Samuel R. Brintoall,
4th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 2. — Thomas R. Armitage, foreman;
John W. Holt, 1st asst. ; Geoi^ Bass, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, clerk and
treasarer.

Bunker Hill Engine Company No. 2. — John Howard, foreman ; James
Stevens, 1st asst. ; George £. Tyler, 2d asst. ; John Gardner, clerk and
treasarer.

Hovoard Engine Company No. 3. — Augustns Frost, foreman ; Charles
L. Davis, 1st asst. ; John Bartlett, 2d asst. ; £. A. Roulstone, clerk.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — George W. Prescott, foreman ; B. H.
Simonds, 1st asst. ; Greorge O. Wiley, 2d asst.; William E. Delano* derk;
Andrew Jackson, treasarer.

Washington Engine Company No. B. — Benjamin Brintnall, Toreman ;
Bartlett T. Drew, 1st asst. ; Alfred Morse, 2d asst. ; Mark P. Smith, clerk ;
Ellas Crafts, treasurer.

FranMin Engine Company No. 7. — H. P. Groodwin, foreman ; James F.
Wilson, 1st asst. ; Frank A. Nichols, 2d asst. ; James F. Farrington, clerk.

Massachusetts Hook and Jxidder Company No. 1. — Enoch J. Clark, fore-
man ; Frank A. Chase, asst. ; J. J. Edmands, clerk.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — M. Wilder Bice, foreman ; Samuel
T. Vanghan, asst. ; George E. Morrill, clerk.

1860.

Engineers. — E. A. Costigan, chief ; David S. Tucker, 1st asst. ; Thomas
Brintnall, 2d asst. ; Samuel R. Brintnall, 3d asst. ; Israel P. Magoun, 4th
asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — Thomas R. Armitage, foreman ; John
W. Holt, 1st asst. ; George A. Bass, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, clerk.

Bunker Hill Engine Company No. 2. — James Stevens, Jr., foreman;
Augastus W. Kimball, 1st asst. ; Joseph E. Bennett, 2d asst. ; John Gardner,
clerk and treasurer.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — William H. Caswell, foreman ; Tim-
othy McCartney, 1st asst. ; Geoi^c H. Farmilo, 2d asst. ; William Stollery,
derk. «

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — George 'W .'Pre^coVX^ ^Qt^\a»\i\ ^^ssc^

896 HiaTOBT or boston fire departmknt.

O. Wiley, l8t asst. ; Laban W. Turner, Sd aast. ; William E. Delano, derk ;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. 6. — Benjamin Brintnall, foreman ; B.
F. Gardner, Ist asst. ; Alfred Morse, 2d asst. ; Mark P. Smith, derk ; Ellas
Crafts, treasurer.

Franldin Engine Company No. 7. — H. P. Goodwin, foreman ; Frank A.
Nichols, 1st asst. ; Joseph H. Till, 2d asst. ; James S. Farrinj^n, derk.

MassachuseUe Book andLadder Company No. I. — Enoch J. Clark, fore-
man ; D. R. Beckford, 1st asst ; Artemas H. Baldwin, 2d asst. ; J. J. Ed-
mands, clerk.

Red Jacket Hoee Company No. 1. — M. Wilder Bice, foreman ; Isaac N.
Burroughs, asst. ; George E. Morrill, clerk. •

1861.

Engineers. — Edward A. Costigan, chief; David S. Tucker, 1st asst.;
Thomas Brintnall, 2d asst. ; S. R. Brintnall, dd asst. ; Israel P. Magoun, 4th
asst.

Hanoock Engine Company No. 1. — Thomas B. Armitage, foreman ; John
W. Holt, 1st asst. ; John Boynton, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, derk.

Bunker HiU Engine Company No. 2. — James Stevens, Jr., foreman ; A.
W. Kimball, 1st asst. ; Joseph E. Bennett, 2d asst. ; John Crardner, clerk and
treasurer.

Howard Engine Company No. 3. — John Bartlett, foreman ; Timothy
McCartney « Ist. asst. ; Edward Farmilo, 2d asst. ; William StoUery, derk.

Warren Engine Company No. 4. — George W. Prescott, foreman ;
Greorge O. Wiley, 1st asst. ; George C. Sawyer, 2d asst. ; William E. Delano,
clerk ; Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. 6. — Mark P. Smith, foreman; Ben«
jamin F. Gardner, Ist asst. ; Alfred Morse, 2d asst. ; J. H. Bryant, derk;
Elias Crafts, Jr., treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Henry P. Goodwin, foreman ; Frank
A. Nichols, Joseph H. Till, James S. Farrington.

Bed Jacket Hose Company. — r William Wilder Rice, foreman ; E. R. C.
Murray, asst. ; Greorg^ E. Morrill, clerk.

Massachusetts Hook and Ladder Company. — Daniel R. Beckford, fore-
man ; Artemas Baldwin, asst. * J. J. Edmands, clerk.

1862.

Engineers. — David S. Tucker, chief ; Thomas Brintnall, Ist asst. ;
Samuel R. Brintnall, 2d asst ; Enoch J. Clark, 3d asst. ; B. V. Dennis, 4th

asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — Thomas R. Armitage, foreman:
Charles E. Dennett, 1st asst. ; Allen Stone, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson,
cleric.

lilSTOHY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 397

Bunker Hill Engine ComiHiny No, 2. — Jolm Howaixl, George E. Tyler,
Charies L. Kimball, John Gardner.

Howard Eiigine Compuny No, 3, — John Bartlett, foreman ; Edwio
Farmilo, 1st asst. ; William Stollery, clerk.

Warren Engine Comitayty No, 4. — George O. Wiley, foreman ; Benjamin
H. Simonds, Ist asst. ; George C. Thom|>8onY 2d aast. ; William £. Delano,
clerk ; Andrew Jackson « treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. B. — Benjamin Brintnall, foreman ; B.
S. Drew, asst. ; J. H. Bryant, clerk ; Elias Crafts, treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No, 7. — H. P. Goodwin, foreman ; J. H.
mi, 1st asst. ; William F. Bibram, 2d asst. ; James S. Farrington, clerk.

Massadiusetts Hook and Ladder Company. — Artemas Baldwin, fore-
man ; George O. Plaisted, 1st asst. ; Ira A. Worth, 2d asst. ; J. J. Edmands,
clerk.

Red Jacket Hose Company. — John W. Holt, foreman ; Thaddeus Har*
rington, asst. ; W. S. Oakman, clerk.

1868.

Engineers. — Dayid S. Tucker, chief; Thomas Brintnall, Ist asst. ; B,
V. Dennis, 2d asst. ; Israel P. Magonn, 8d asst. ; Henry P. Groodwin, 4ih
asst.

Hancock Engine Company No, 1. — Charles H. Dennett, foreman ;
John Boynton, 1st asst. ; Robert Denver, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson,
derk.

Bunker HiU Engine Company No, 2, — James B. Boswell, foreman ;
George E. Tyler, 1st asst. ; William H. Norris, 2d asst. ; John Gardner,
derk.

Howard Engine Compayiy No, 3, — Greorge T. Currier, foreman ; Clark
D. Garey, 1st asst. ; J. H. Reed, 2d asst. ; Albert C. Barrell, clerk and
treasurer.

Warren Engine Company No. 4, — George O. Wiley, foreman ; Greorge
W. Sawyer, Ist asst. ; Seth F. Sailer, 2d asst. ; WiUiam £. Delano, clerk ;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. 5. — Edward E. Turner, foreman ;
B. S. Drew, 1st asst. ; George H. Gardner, 2d asst. ; J. H. Bryant, derk ;
Elias Crafts, Jr., treasurer.

Franklin Engine Company No. 7. — Henry P. Gardner, foreman ;
Samuel Dwight, 1st asst. ; James F. Wilson, 2d asst. ; F. J. Almeder, Jr.,
clerk.

Massachusetts Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. — Artemas Baldwin,
foreman; Ira A. Worth, asst. ; J. J. Edmands, clerk.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — John W. Holt^ foreman; J. H«
S&nderson, asst. ; John P. Loring, clerk.

898 HISTORY OF BOSTON FIBK DEPARTMENT.

1864.

Engineers. — D. S. Tucker, chief ; Thomas BriDtnall, l«t aast. ; B. Y.
Dennb, 2d asst. ; Israel P. Magoun, 3d asst. ; Henry P. 6oodwiD« 4th asst.

Hancock Engine Gompany No. I. — Isaac Gibbs, foreman ; Charlea H.
Dennett, 1st asst. ; Andrew Sargent, 2d asst. ; Augustus Wilson, derk.

Bunker HiU Engine Company No. 2. — George E. Tyler, foreman ;
WilUam H. Norris, 1st asst. ; H. W. Kimball, 2d asst. ; William Femald,
clerk.

Howard Engine Company No\S. — Edwin Farmilo, foreman; George
Chell, 1st asst. ; H. L. Stone, 2d asst. ; Albert Barrell, clerk. Disbanded
Nov. 10, 1864.

WarreH Engine Company No. 4. — George O. Wiley, George W. Saw-
yer, Seth F. Sawyer, William E. Delano, Andrew Jackson.

Washington Engine Company No. B. — Edward E. Turner, foreman ;
B. S. Drew, let asst. ;. George H. Gardner, 2d asst. ; J. H. Bryant, clerk;
Ellas Crafts, treasurer.

FrankUn Engine Company No. 7. — James F. Wilson, foreman ; Nelson
Cutler, Jr., Ist asst. ; William F. Bibram, 2d asst. ; IS. A. Boulstone, derk.

MassachuseUs Hook and Ladder Company No^ I. — E. J. Clark, fore-
man ; In^^* Worth, 1st asst ; T. J. Whittemore, 2d asst. ; A. W. Whitte-
more, clerk.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — John W. Holt, foreman; William
H. Gladden, asst. ; John P. Loring, derk.

Howard Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1. — Organized December 19,
1864. Henry L. Whiting, foreman ; Albert Seavey, clerk ; Joseph R. Gil-
bert, engineman; I. W. Brackett, asst. engineman.

1865.

Engineers. — Samuel R. Brintnall, chief ; B. V. Dennis, 1st asst. ; Israel
P. Magoun, 2d asst. ; H. P. Goodwin, 3d asst. ; George E. Rogers, 4th asst.

Hancock Engine Company No. 1. — Isaac Gibbs, foreman; C. H. Den-
nett, 1st asst. ; Lewis Carville, 2d asst. ; James J. Dennett, clerk. Dis-
banded as Hand Engine Company, April 30, 1865.

Bunker HiU Engine Company. — George E. Tyler, foreman; William
H. Norris, 1st asst. ; C. L. Kimball, 2d asst. ; John Gardner, clerk. Dis-
banded as Hand Engine Company, March 5, 1866.

Warren Engine Company No. 2. — George W. Sawyer, foreman ; George
O.Wiley, 1st asst. ; Seth F. Sawyer, 2d asst.; William E. Delano, clerk;
Andrew Jackson, treasurer.

Washington Engine Company No. 3. — Ed. E Turner, foreman ; B. S.
Drew, 1st asst. ; George H. Gardner, 2d asst. ; Joseph H. Bryant, clerk ;
Elias Crafts, Jr., treasurer. Disbanded as Hand Engine Company, October
Iff, J 865.

HISTORY or BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 399

Franldin Engine Company No. 7. — James F. Wilson, foreman ; Nelson
Cutler, Ist asst. ; William F. Bibram, 2d asst. ; £. A. Roulstone, clerk. Dis-
banded as Hand Engine Company, September 30, 1865.

Mds^achwtetU Hook and Ladder Company No, 1. — Enoch J. Clark,
foreman ; D. R. Beckford, 1st asst. ; T. J. Whittemore, 2d asst. ; Converse
F. Rand, clerk.

Red Jacket JSoee Company No. l.^^JmmeaE, Wright, foreman; E. C*
Jacobs, asst. ; F. Robie, derk.

Howard Steam Fire Engine OompcMy No. 1. — H. L. Whiting, foreman ;
William £. Delano, clerk ; I. R. Gilbert, engineer ; I. W. Brackett, asst.

Hose Cokpanies, Organizisid 1865.

Bunker HUl Hose Company No. 2. — Greorge E. Tyler, foreman ; William
Norris, asst. ; L. B. Kimball, clerk ; John Gardner, treasurer. Organized
from members of Engine Company No. 2.

Washington Hose Company No. 3. — George U. Gardner, foreman;
David McNulty, asst. ; John F. Rand, derk ; Elias Crafts, Jr., treasurer. Or-
ganized from members of Washington Engine Company.

Franklin Hose Company No. 4. — William F. Bibram, foreman ; Samuel
Williams, asst* ; K A. Roulstone, derk* Organized from members of Frank-
lin Engine Company.

1866. •

Engineers. — Samuel R. Brintnall, chief ; B. V. Dennis, 1st asst. ; Israel
P. Magoun, 2d asst. ; H. P. Goodwin, Sd asst. ; Greorge £• Rogers, 4th asst.

Howard Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1. — William E. Delano, fore-
man ; C. O. Richardson, clerk ; Maroellus Carpenter, treasurer.

Massacuhsetts Hook aiui Ladder Company No. I. — Enoch J. Clark,
foreman ; T. J. Whittemore, clerk ; D. R. Beckford, clerk and treasurer.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 2. — M. Wilder Rice, foreman ; William
J. Jordan, asst. ; Greorge H. Green, derk.

Bunker Hill Hose Company No. 2. — Greorge E. Tyler, foreman ; William
H. Norris, asst. ; William Fem^d, clerk.

Washington Hose Company ^. 3. — Greorge fir Gardner, foreman;
William J. Marr, asst. ; Charles A. Page, clerk ; Elias Crafts, treasurer.

Franklin Hose Company No. 4. — Samuel Amsden, foreman.

1867,

Engineers. — Gre<M*ge E. Rogers, chief; B. V. Dennis, Ist asst.; Israel
P. Magoun, 2d asst. ; H. P. Goodwin, 8d asst. ; William E. Delano, 4th
asst.

Howard Steam Engine Company No. 1. — Charles O. Richardson, fore-
man ; D. K. Wheelock, asst. ; Ezra B. Kenah, clerk ; Maroellus Carpenter,
treasurer.

400 inSTORT OF BOSTON FIHK DSPABTMENT.

Ma88achu9eU8 Hook ami Ladder Company, — Greorge B. EdmaodB, fore-
man; Charles E. Cutter, asat ; George £. Flint, derk; D. R. Beckford,
treasurer.

Red Jacket Ho9e Company No, i. — Joseph O. Rice, foreman ; Daniel
Mason, asst. ; Augustus Wilson, clerk.

Bunker HUl Ho9e Company No. 2i — George £. Tyler, foreman ; Charles
L. Kimball, asst* ; John Gardner, clerk and treasurer.

Waehington Hoae Company No. 3. — George H. Giirdner, foreman ; Ed.
E. Turner, asst. ; Charles A. Page, clerk ; Elias Crafts, treasurer.

Franklin Hoae Company No. 4. — Samuel Amsden, foreman ; WUliam
J. Jordan, asst. ; Jesse Oakley, clerk.

1868.

Engineers. — George E. Rogers, chief ; B. V. Dennis, 1st asst. ; Israel
P. Magoun, 2d asst. ; William E. Delano, 8d asst. ; John Bartlett, 4th asst.

Howard Steam Fire Engine Company No. I. — Frank M. Estee, fore-
man ; T. J. Whittemore, asst. ; Ezra B. Kenah, clerk ; Marcellus Carpenter,
treasurer ; William L. Butts, engineman ; Isaac Brackett, asst. ; D. K. Whee-
lock, driver.

Red Jadcel Hoes Company No. I . — Chailes M. Glazier, foreman ; 'George
J. Moore, asst. ; Aug. Wilson, clerk.

Bunker HiU Hose Company No. 2. — Greorge E. Tyler, foreman ; C. L.
Kimball, asst. ; William E. Story, clerk ; John Gardner, treasurer.

Washington Hose Company No. 3. — Thomas E. Smith, foreman ; Dayid
McNally, asst. ; Charles A. Page, clerk ; Elias Crafts, Jr., treasurer.

Franklin Hose Company No. 4. — William J. Jordan, foreman ; John F.
Murphy, asst. ; Charles H. Almeder, clerk ; B. F. Stacy, treasurer.

Massachusetts Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. — George B. Edmands,
foreman ; C. E. Cutter, asst. ; William Handy, derk ; D. R. Bedcford, treas-
urer.

1869.

Engineers. — George E. Rogers, chief ; Israel P. Magoun, Ist asst. ;
William E. Delano, 2d asst. ; John Bartlett, 8d asst. ; Edward £. Turner, 4th
asst. •

Howard Steam Engine Company No. 1. — William A. Whittemore, fore-
man ; Charles E. Ha^'den, clerk ; Marcellus Carpenter, treasurer ; William J.
Butts, engiueman ; Isaac W. Brackett, asst.

Massachusetts Hook and Ladder Company. — John Loner, foreman ;
Thomas H. Pike, asst. ; Joseph Jepsou, asst. ; Thomas Reed, clerk.

Red Jacket Hose No. 1. — Cliarlcs M. Glazier, foreman; Thomas M.
Paine, asst. ; £. W. Gibbons, clerk ; W. W. Bullock, treasurer.

Bunker HUl Hose Company No. 2. — Leonard McKinley, foreman;
G^rge A. Caldwell, asst. ; L. B. Kimball, clerk ; Jobn Gardner, treasurer.

msrORY OF U08T0S FIHK DKPAItTMENT. 401

WoMington Haae Cnmpany No. 3. — N. E. Abbott, foreman; David
HcNull}', oast. ; P. J. Donovan, clerk ; filiaa Crafta, treaaurer.

Franklin Hone Oompauif No. 4. — Kdmund Goodwin, foreman ; John F.
Murphy, aaat. ; C. II. Almeder, clerk ; B. P. Stacy, treasurer.

1870.

Engimeen. — Israel P. Magoun, chief; William E. Delano. 1st asst. ;
John Bardett, 2d aaat. ; Ed. E. Turner, 8d asst. ; John Loner, 4th aaat.

Howard Steam Fire Engine Company No. I. — James W. Poor, fore-
man; William A. Whittemore, 1st asat. ; Ezra B. Kenah, clerk; Marcellus
Oarpenter, treasurer ; Albert C. Smith, engrineman ; Isaac W. Brackett, asat. ;

D. K. Wheelock, driver.

Massachueeits Hook and Ladder Company. — Thomas H. Pike, foreman ;
Greorge Williamson, asst. ; Thomas W. Strand, clerk ; William S. Wiley,
treaaurer.

Red Jaekei Hoee Company No. I. — Thomas M. Paine, foreman ; George
H. Huff, asst« ; John S. Tuck, clerk ; Charles O. Richardson, treaaurer.

Bunker Hill Hose Company No. 2. — L. B. Kimball, foreman ; George
A. Caldwell, asat. ; E. A. Roulstone, clerk ; John Gardner, treasurer.

WaahingUm Hoee Company No. 3. — John McNulty, foreman; P. J.
Donovan, asat. ; W. E. Bridgett, clerk ; Ellas Crafts, Jr., treasurer.

Franklin Hose Company No. 4. — Morris Mead, foreman ; Michael Car-
roll, asst. ; James Murphy, clerk ; B. F. Stacy, treasurer.

1871.

Engineere. — Israel P. Magoun, chief; William E. Delano, 1st aaat.;
John Bartlett, 2d asst. ; Ed. E. Turner, 8d aast. ; James W. Poor, 4th asst.

Howard Steam Fire Engine Company. — Israel T. Craf ta, foreman ;
William A. Whittemore, asst. ; E. F. Gross, clerk ; James W. Clark, treasurer ;
Albert C. Smith, engineman ; Isaac W. Brackett, aaat. ; D. K. Wheelock, driver.

Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1. — Thomas M. Paine, foreman ; Henry
G. Dwight, aast. ; Augustus Wilson, clerk ; Thaddeus Harrington, treasurer.

Bunker Hitt Hose Company No. 2. — L. B. Kimball, foreman ; William

E. Story, asst. : E. A. Roulstone; clerk ; John Gardner, treasurer.

Washiftgton Hose Company No. 3. — John McNulty, foreman; C. H.
Bridges, asst. ; William H. Bridgett, clerk ; Ellas Crafts, treasurer.

Franklin Hose Company No. 4, — William J. Jordan, foreman ; M. A.
Carroll, asst. ; George Gretchell, clerk ; N. G. Perkins, treasurer.

1872.

Engineers. — William £. Delano, chief ; John Bartlett, 1st asst. ; James
W. Poor, 2d asst. ; John Loner, dd asHt. ; Enoch J. Clark, 4th asst.

Red Jacket Hose Company No, 2. — Allen Stone, foreman; Henry G.
Dwight, asst. ; Jesse M. Stone, clerk.

402 IllSTOHY OF HOSTOy FIHK hKI'AHTMEXT.

Bunker Hill Horn Comjiany No. 2. — Wulter W. Wymuii, foreman ; L. ii.
Kimball, msst. ; C. K. Miner, clerk ; A. W. Tihloii, trcsiiiurcr. .

Washington Hone Cmnpany No. 3. — John McNulty, foreman; W. K.
Bridgett, ns^t. ; 8. A. R. Burroughs, clerk ; Klius Crafts, treasurer.

FrunkliH Hose Company No. 4. — T. J. Alnieder, foreman ; Joseph Biley,
asst. ; Jesse T. Oakley, clerk ; B. F. Stacy, treasurer.

Masmchnsetts Hook ami Ladder Company No. I. — John Mears, foreniaii ;

B. J. Fish, asst. ; Frank FalU clerk ; William S. Wiley, treasurer.

Howard Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1. — John W. Gale, foreman ;
J. J. Bridgett, asst. ; James W. Clark, clerk and treasurer; John B. CiUey,
engineman ; I. W. Brackett, asst. ; William H. Conn, driver.

1872.

Paio Department.

October 1, 1872, the department was reoi*ganized on a paid basis, with the
following members : —

Engineers. — William E. Delano, chief ; John Bartlctt, 1st asst. ; James
W. Poor, 2d asst. ; John Loner, 3d asst. ; Enoch J. Clark, 4th asst.

Hose Company No. i. — Allen Stone, foreman; Warren B. Prescott, asst.
and clerk ; Charles S. Stone, Gilbert J. Lewis, George H. Neal, Geoige W.
Dennis, Charles F. Poor, Wendal S. Staples, Jesse M. Stone, Daniel W.
Wilson, George S. Rich, George S. Garland, hosemen ; D. K. Wheelock,
driver.

Hose Company No. 2. — Walter W. Wyraan, foreman ; William F. Cald-
well, asst. and clerk; L. B. Kimball, driver; Cornelius Leary, J. H. Fuller,

C. J. Jennings, Theophilus Huckins, Moses B. Kelton, T. H. Emerson,
hosemen.

Hose Company No. 3. — P. J. Donovan, foreman ; A. J. McDonough,
asst. ; William A. Whittemorc, driver ; Charles Kendall. Michael McCafferty,
A. Q. Clark, John D. Gallagher, Martin Turnbull, tklward Nagle, James
TurnbuU, James F. McAvoj*, hosemen.

Hose Company No. 4. — F. J. Almeder, foreman ; Joseph Riley, asst. :
Samuel Amsden, driver ; Charles Almeder, Frank Turnbull, James McLaughlin,
George L. Almeder, William Todd, John Uart, George Getcliell, Thomas
Williams.

Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1. — George F. Titus, foreman ; Samuel
J. Bridgett, driver; John B. CilleVi engineman ; Isaac W. Brackett, asst.;
Williiim H. Conn, driver; E. B. Kenah, Jamos W. Clark, John W. Gale,
Thomas H. Wright, Charles K. Hayden, William H. Donuis, George A.
Ncwhall, Walter 8. Dodge, John S. Gardner, hosemen.

Hook and lAvlder Comjxiny No. I. — David S. T«icker, foreman ; C. H.
W. Pope, asst. ; Henry S. Pike, driver ; Samuel Dwight, Augustus Wilson,
AJejcander Morel v, Ilenrv (i. Dwight, Thomas W. Conway, John Mears,

U18TORY OF UOSTOS FIUE DEI^AinMKST. 403

William Selbv, James W. Swevtaer, 1. K. P. Williams, C. A. WinMlow,
Charleft D. Baardmaii, Ileury E. Wright, I. N. Burroughs, William T. Crosby,
George Plaisted, Thomas H. Pike, BeDJamin J. Fish, David Jt^hiison, J. C.
Huichins.

1873.

Engineers. — William K. Delano, chief; John Bartlett, 1st asst. ; £. J.
Clark, 2d aaat. ; P. J. Donovan, Sd asst. ; David S. Tucker, 4th asst.

Hoee Company No. 1. — George Rich, foreman ; Charles F. Poor, asst. ;

D. K. Wheeiock, driver.

Hoee Compauy No. 2. — George E. T3'ler, foreman; M. B. Kelton,
asst. ; L. B. Kimball, driver.

Hose Oompany No. 3. — A. J. McDonough, foreman; J. T. McEvoj,
asst. ; William H. Conn, driver.

Ho9e Company No. 4. — Joseph Riley, foreman ; George Getchell, asst. ;
Samuel Amsden, driver.

Sieam Engine Company No. 1. — George F. Titus, foreman; S. J.
Bridgett, asst. ; J. B. Cilley, engineer ; Isaac W. Brackett, asst. ; William
A. Whittemore, driver; B. V. Dennis, spare driver.

Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. — Samuel Dwight, foreman ; :.C. H.
W. Pope, foreman ; Henry G. Dwight, asst. ; Henry S. Pike, driver.

1874.

On January 1« 1874, the city of Charlestowu, by vote of the citizens of
both cities, was annexed to the city of Boston ; and Chief Engineer William

E. Delano turned over all property and a list of members late of the Charles-
town Fire Department to Chief Engineer John 8. Damrell, of Boston, who, on
the first day of January, 1874, assumed charge of the department, the
officers and men acting in the same capacity until May 1, when the Boston
department was reorganized.

District Chief John Bartlett, of District No. 2, will be readily recog-
nized on page 384, as he is one of the oldest members in the senice.
He was born at Charlestown District, October 4, 1830. He is an engineer
by trade, and when sixteen years of age he became connected with the
fire department of that section, joining Forest Engine Company No. 8,
as a torch-boy, from whence he went to Franklin Engine Company No. 7, as
a volunteer. In- 1851 he moved to California, but soon returned, and joined
the same compan}', as a member, and during 1858 was ciocted third foreman.
He then joined Harvard Ladder Company No. 1, in wliicli he remained one
year. During 1860 he joined Howard Engine Company No. 3, as foreman,
where he remained until the war. He enlisted July, 186 K in Com|)ahy I,
Thirty-second Massachusetts Regiment, and served eighteen months, at
which time he was discharged, for sickness. On March 1^ 1869^ he was

404 HISTORY OF liOSTOS FIHE DEVAHTMEST.

elected oil the lioard of Kngiueers of the Charlestown Departineiit, and on
the reorguniziitioii, in 1874, he was ap|x>inte«1 to his present position. Chief
Hartlott is a iiicinbcr of King Solomon LKNige of Masons, Signet Chapter
Ca^iir (le Leon Coinmandery Knights Templars ; I*^,vptian Knights Templars,
the Charlcstowii Veterans, and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Call District Chief William E. Delano is probably one of the best known
firemen in tlie Cliarlestown District ; in fad, he has been prominently iden-
tified witli tills service for the past quarter of a century. He was born at
Charleslowii District, lioston, Mass., August 25, 1832, and in 1848 began
his first fire duty, as a volunteer in Warren Engine Company No. 4, of that
district, and on April 25, 1850, was chosen a member, and in 1855 was
elected clerk, and served in that capacity until the disbandment of the com-
pan}', March, 18G5. March 1, 1865, transferred to Howard Steam Fire
Engine Company No. 1, — now Engine Company No. 27, — as a member,
and elected foreman March 1, 1866. In March, 1867, was elected assistant
engineer, and served in that position until March, 1872. March 1, 1872, was
placed as chief engineer of the Charlestown department, which position he
held until April 1, 1874, when, on annexation, he transferred the depart-
ment over to Chief Engineer DamrelU of the Boston ((epartment. He was
tendered the position of chief or engineer of that district, but declined, and
accepted captain's position of Engine No. 27. He was appointed to his pres-
ent position March 17, 1884. Chief Delano is a member of Howard Lodge,

I. O. O. F., and the Boston and Charlestown Veterans.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 27.

Names op Members since 1874.

Engineman John B. Cilley, ap. May 2, 1874, died June 5, 1875 ; Albert
C. Smith, ap. June 13, 1875, resigned Dec. 3, 18S0. Asst. Engineman William
J. Goodwin, ap. Dec. IG, 1880, resigned March 27, 1886. Hosemen : Samuel
J. Bridgett, ap. June 1, 1885, resigned June 23, 1880; Thomas H. Wright,
ap. May 2, 1874, resigned May 1, 1875 ; John S. Gardner, ap. May 2, 1874,
resigned April 5, 1880 ; Joseph S. G. Sweatt, ap. May 2, 1874, resigned May
7, 1881; James W. Sweetser, ap. May 2, 1874, resigned October, 1874;
James W. Poor, ap. May 2, 1874, resigned January, 1876 ; Howard W. Sar-
gent, ap. November, 1874, resigned February 10, 1882; Eli S. Richardson,
ap. May, 1875, died June 11, 1882; Henry S. Pike, ap. April 1, 1882, re-
signed December 26, 1882 ; William H. Conn, ap. June 25, 1880, died August

II, 1884.

Present Members.

Captain George F. Titds will be readily recognized in Figure 1. He

was born at West Cambridjje, Mass., January 9, 1^47. After leaving school he

learned the wliilcncr*s trade. In July, 1804, he enlisted in Company H, Fifth

Massacbusetts ReghneuU and served three months. He entered this depart-

UiHTOBY OF BOSTOS FIRK UKPAHTMEST. 407

iiient u a member of Hobo Ckimpany No. 3, during 1867, and on December
28, 1868, Joined tliw com|>aiiy. He loft tlie department July 29, 1869, but
returned during Marcli, 1870. March, 1872, was ducted secretiiry, and in
June, 1872, was elected foreman, which {losition he held until the reorganiza-
tion of the deimrtnient, May 2, 1874. April 24, 1875, was appointed senior
hoieman, and served in that position until March 24, 1880, when he was
appointed permanent hoeeman, and assigned to Engine Company No. 22,
from wliere he was transferred to Engine Company No. 4, April 18, 1882, and
eight days later was promoted to the position of lieutenant, where he remained
onto March 17, 1884, at which time he was promoted to his present position,
and assigned to this oompanj-. Ca[)tain Titus is a member of Henry Price
Lodge of Masons, Howard Lodge 22, I. O. O. F., Boston Council 4, Royal
Arcanum, Abraham Lincoln Post 11, 6. A. R., Charlestown Veterans, and the
Bamicoat Association.

Engineman Robert J. Gallaghkr (Fig. 2) was born at Calais, Me.,
September 26, 1845. His fire exi)erience dates from 1859, when he was
enrolled a member of Washington Engine Company No. 8 of that city, and
•enned there until 1862, at which date he came to this city, where he learned
tbe machinist trade. During 1863 to 1865 he served in the West Roxbury
department, and in the following year joined Engine Company 2 of South
Boston, aa a volunteer, and served two years. From 1870 to 1874 he was a
sttbstitQte on Engine 2 and Hose 12 ; and on June 4, 1874, he entered this de-
partment, as assistant engineman of Engine No. 5, which position he held
ontil Maroh 17, 1884, when he was promoted engineman of Engine Company
32 ; and on December 26, 1885, was transferred to this company. He is a
member of Maverick Council, Royal Arcanum.

Assistant Engineman William H. Clat (Fig. 3) was lx>m at Boston,
Maas., March 26, 1850, and is a machinist by trade. He entered this depart-
ment in April, 1874, as a call-member of Engine Company No. 9, in which he
remained until 1878, when he resigned, and was appointed assistant engine-
man, June 8, 1880, and assigned to Engine Company No. 25. October
8, 1888, was promoted to engineman, and assigned to Engrine Company No. 6.
On Maroh 28, 1886, was transferred, as assistant engineman, at his own
request, to this company. Mr. Cla3' had his arm broken while on patrol
duty, June 18, 1887. He is a member of Temple Lodge of Masons.

Hekrt 6. DwiGHT, senior lioseman (Fig. 4), was born at Charlestown
District, Boston, Mass., May 17, 1845. When the war broke out he enlisted in
the navy on gunboat ^^ Kettenney," and ^^ W. G. Anderson" on Octol)er, 1861,
and served until October, 1864. He entered the Charlesto^rn Fire Department
during May, 1866, as a member of Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1, and in
October, 1872, joined Ladder Company No. 1 of that district, when he was
promoted assistant foreman, which position he held a short time when he was
transferred to Hose Company No. 4, from which he was appointed a perma-
nent member of Engine Company 25 of tkuH de^aiUxv^ixiV.^ o\i k^v\ ^^\W^.

408 iiistohy of nosroy fiuk DKi'AHTMiCNT.

lie wttH uguin tninsfcrrccl June 1, 1881, as ii call-niemlNsr of Uiis ooai|MDy,
and on iU reorgunixation, »Se|itcmbcr 3, 18H4, was mmlc a iiermaDenl member.
Ife is a nicnil>cr of Hunker Hill Lodge Xo. 14, 1. O. O. F.

GKOKiiK I). BuLLAico, dfiver (Fig. a), was born at Boston, Mass., Nov-
ember lil, 1849. He was a teamster by occupation. When tlie war broke
out he cnlitttiMi in the navy on the steamsliip *' Whaehuset," and served
three years and five montlis. He also servi*d two years in tlio Everett, Mass.,
Fire Departmeat. He entered tliis deimrtinent during 1880, as a call-man on
Engine No. 27, and transferred to Engine Com|)any No. 8, as a driver. He
was out of the department four months, when he returned, as a substitute ia
I.«adder Company 8, being detailed as driver, which {XMition he retained
until October 23, 1885, when he was assigned to Engine Com|Miny No. 32, and
on July 1, 188G, was appointed a fiermanent meml)er and transferred to this
company. Mr. Bullard is a mcml>er of Post 1 1, 6. A. R.

Lronard KMiGirrs (Fig. 6), driver of hose, was born at Lake Village,
N.H., September 6, 1854, and during 1873 came to this city, where he
learned the lioiisc-painting trade. He entered this department during 1874,
as a call-substitute in this company, and, February 1, 1876, was appointed a
call-nuin. During 1882 he was appointed a substitute ia Engine Ounpany
No. 15, where he remained three months, when he was asrigned to this
company. On March 17, 1884, he was appointed a permanent member.

John W. Galb %vas bom at Alsted, N.H., May 22, 1847, and is a cabi-
net-maker by trade. He became connected with the Charlestown department
during 18G1, running as a volunteer on Warren Engine Company No. 4,
and was made a member of the same two 3'ears later, and remained with it
until it was disbanded. During 1868 he Joined Howard Engine Company
No. 1, and was elected foreman of that company, March, 1872, but resigned
that office in the following June. Upon the reorganization of the department
he was made a call-member of this company, and was ap|)ointe(l senior hose-
man, in April, 1880, and remained such until Septcml>cr 3, 1884, when he
was made a |)crmanent member. He is a member of the Charlestown Veter-
ans, Boston Veterans, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 13, K. of P., and Nonantum Tribe
No. 73, Red Men.

Nathan B. Jackson (Fig. 8) was bom at Portsmouth, N.H., May 10,
1849, and came to this city during 18G3, where he learned the blacksmith's
trade. He entered this department during 1878, as a call-substitute in this
company, and on March 23, 1880, was appointed a call-member. September
3, 1884, he was assigned to his present position. Mr. Jackson is a member
of Howard Lodge No. 22, I. O. O. F.

JosKPii A. Kellkt (Fig. 9) was l)orn at Boston, Mass., September 9,
1862. After leaving school he followed the sea for one and a half 3'ears,
after which he was engaged in mining. January 13, 1888, was apix>inted
substitute, and assigned to this company. January 4, 1889, was promoted
hoseman.

H. II. AxDLKss (Fig. 10) was api>ointed November "2^^ \%ftft.

nisroHY OF jiosroN fire department, 409

HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY NO. D.

Namf^} of Mkmhkks sinxe 1874.

T. W. Conway, u|). January 1, 1«74, tr. March 28, 1880; C. D. Board-
man, ap. January ], 1874, tr. March 2H, 1K8G; G. A. Newhall, ap. May 11,
1874, tr. Septeuikier 3, 1884; £. C. Sargent, ap. May 11, 1874, tr. Fehruary
25, 188G ; E. J. Tulley, ap. April 21 , 1875, tr. October 8, 1886 ; T. A. Andrews,
Jr., ap. April 21, 1875, tr. April 14, 1881 ; U. 8. Pike, ap. January 1, dis-
charged October 20, 1881 ; Augustus Wilson, ap. January 1, discharged
November 11, 1887; M. S. Manning, ap. January 1, dischargeii May 20,
1881 ; John Mears, ap. January 1, 1874, discharged August 4, 1874 ; C. A.
Winslow, ap. January 1, 1874, tr. June 1, 1881 ; C. H. Craige, ap. Jan-
uary 1, 1874, discharged SepteralHjr 10, 1874 ; D. W. .Johnson, ap. January
I, 1874, discharged July 22, 1888; C. FI. Marshall, ap. January 1, 1874,
discharged July 21, 1875; H. W. Reed, ap. January 11, 1874, discharged
August 27, 1877: M. G. Staples, ap. January 11, 1874, discharged January
1, 1875 ; C. L. Kendall, ap. January 21, 1874, discharged May 10, 1875 ; C.
F. Woodbury, ap. January 8, 1875, discharged November 1, 1879 ; W. F.
Butler, ap. May 10, 1875, discharged July 18, 1881 ; E. W. Jones, ap. July
21, 1881, discharged November 25, 1887; A. J. Davis, by tr. September 3,
1884, discharged November 23, 1888; F. P. Colby, ap. March 1, 1886,
discharged July 13, 1888 ; F. P. Mahan, tr. from Ladder 8, March 28, 1885 ;
October 21, tr. to Ladder 8.

Present Members.

Capt. Charles H. W. Pope (Fig. 1) is another old member of this dis-
trict. He was born at Boston, Mass., December 25, 1847, and began life as
a cabinet-maker. His fire experience dates from September 30, 1870, when
he entered the Charlestown department, as a member of Massachusetts Ladder
Company No. 1. He remained in that capacity until October, 1872, when he
was promoted to assistant foreman, and during April of the following year
he was again promoted to the position of call-foreman. December 20, 1884,
he was promoted to his present pcxsition, and in charge of Chemical 9 since its
organization. Captain Pope had his eyes burned at the steamer ^^ Venetian"
fire, November 16, 1887, and was badly cut on the hands at a later fire. He
is a member of Ivanhoe Council No. 13, K. of P., the Charlestown Veterans^
and a trustee in the Firemen's Charitable Association.

M. B. Reardon (Fig. 2), driver, was born at Lynn, Mass., September
7, 1847. He came to this cit}' when seventeen years of age, and worked at
the livery business. July 1, 1880, he was enrolled a permanent member in
this department, and assigned as driver of Engine Company No. 25, where
he remained until October 19, 1881, when he was transferred to Hose Com-
pany No. 2. March 17, 1884, he was transferred to Engine Company No. 32,
frojD which he was again transferred, OcVoW.t Vi.y \^^b^ \o \Xvv6» ^i«\3K^^si.'^.

410 lllSTonr of IIOSTOX VIHK DfCPAnTMKXT.

Mr. Rcanlon had his right leg broken by falling Uirotigli a hatchway at a fire
on India wharf on July ID, 1880.

Isaac M. Buuuougii (Fig. 8) was born at Philadelphia, IVnu., June 17,
183;i, and, whou a l>oy, came to this city and learned the blacksmith's trade.
His connection witli the Charlestown department dates f rom Octolier 26, 1855,
wlien he became a member of Red Jacket Hose Company Mo. 1, in which he
remained until 1862, when he enlisted in the Tenth Massachusetts Battery,
and served until 1865. January !« 1866, he became a member of Hose Com-
pany No. 1, and remained such until October 1, 1872, when he was trans-
ferred to this company. Mr. Burroiigh is a member of Post II, 6. A. R.,
Bunker Hill Lodge 14, I. O. O. F., Charlestown Veterans, and the Firemen's
Charitable Association.

Geokge O. Plaisted (Fig. 4) first saw the light at Boston, Mass., July
3, 1838. He is a fhrniture-packer bj* trade, and began his fire experience
during 1854, as a volunteer in Howard Engine Company No. 3, in which he
continued until 1857, when he joined Massachusetts Ladder Company, and
during 1858 was admitted a member of this compan}', and elected second
foreman, March, 1862. On September of that year he enlisted in Company
H, Fifth Massachusetts Regiment, and served until July 2, 1863. February
29, 1864, he rSenlisted in Sixteenth Massachusetts Battery, and was dis-
charged, June 27, 1865. October 1, 1872, he again entered this department,
as a member of this company. Mr. Plaisted is a member of Howard Lodge
22, I. O. O. F., Boston and Charlestown Veterans, and the Firemen's
Chariteble Association.

George J. Moore (Fig. 5) was born at Boston, Mass., November 26,
1840. He enlisted in Company 6, Fii-st Massachusette Regiment, May 25,
18G1, and served until the close of the war. September 29, 1863, he joined
Engine Company No. 4, in which he remained until it was disbanded, on
March 28, 1865. He joined Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1, December 12,
the ensuing year, and in April, 1872, joined Hancock Hose Company No. 1,
as a call-substitute, in which he was admitted a member July 8, 1874, and on
July 17, 1888, was transferred to this company. Mr. Moore is a member of
the First Regiment Association and the Charlestown Veterans.

William J. Jordan (Fig. 6) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., September 18, 1837. He is employed as an expressman. His fire
experience dates from August 27, 1860, when he became a member of Warren
Engine Company No. 4. After running nine years as a call-substitute, he
was, on March 1, 1864, transferred to Red Jacket Hose Company No. 1, and
in the following year was elected assistant foreman, and twenty-eight days
later was transferred to Franklin Hose Company No. 4, and promoted assist-
ant foreman on June i of that vear, and the following vear was elecUtd fore-
man, which position he held until the last of the ensuing year. June 31, 1870,
WAS .admitted a member of Franklin Hose Company' No. 4, and promoted
/bretnau the same year. On the disUaudmcnt o^ \\\wV comv^vv^^ Oc.tober 1,

L.naEH COMI-ASI S.,. J

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIBM DKPAHTMSNT. 418

1872« he WM transfenxHl to this company, as a cuU-meinlier. At the Stickney
it Poor fire he was severely injured by a falling hoard, and at the Medford-
street fire, February, 1870, had his leg badly sprained. Mr. Jordan is a
member of tlie Charleslown Veterans, Firemen's Charitable Association, and
American Order of United Workingmen.

Chablks J. Jbnninos (Fig. 7) was bom at Boston, Mass., June 22, 1849.
When thirteen years of age he enlisted as oflice-boy for ex-Mayor Martin, of
this cit3', with the Massachusetts Battery, and served three years. In 1866 he
entered Charlestown deiMtrtment, as a volunteer in Bunker Hill Hose Com-
pany No. 2, and July 27, 1868, was admitted a member, where he remained
until October 11, 1874, when he was transferred to this company. Mr. Jen-
nings is employed as a clerk, and is a member of the Charlestown Veterans.

J. Clark Hutchinos (Fig. 8) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass.« September 3, 1840, and is a paltern-maker by trade. April 80,
1860, he joined the Charlestown department, as a member of Hancock Engine
Company No. 1, in which he remained until April 30, 1865, when tlie com-
pany was disbanded ; he was admitted in this company October 1, 1872. Mr.
Hutchings is a member of Futli Lodge, Masons ; Covenant Lodge No. 16,
L O. O. F. ; Boston Lodge 3, K. of P. ; Monticello Lodge 13, Workingmen ;
Blinker HiU CouncU 2, O. W. A. M. ; Waveriey Lodge 14, Pilgrim Fathers ;
American Lodge 24 of N. E. Order of Protection; and the Charlestown
Veterans.

Albebt C. Ltnk (Fig. 9) was born at Portsmouth, N.H., July 23, 1848^
and came to this cit)' during 1868, where he learned the furniture business,
in which he is now engaged. On November 19, 1869, he became a member
of Massachusetts Ladder Company No. 1, in which he served until October
1, 1872 ; he then left the department, and returned again after three months'
absence, doing duty as a substitute until July 1, 1873, when he was again
appointed as a call-member of this company. Mr. L3'nn had his arm broken
at a fire in City square, September 29, 1888. He is a member of MonUoello
Lodge A. O. n« V^., No. 13, Order of Workingmen ; Olive Branch Lodge 73,
I. O. O. F. ; Bunker Hill Encampment, No. 5 ; B. H. Canton ; Mishawnm
Tribe of Red Men ; the Charlestown and Boston Veterans ; honorary member
Post 11, 6. A. R. ; Firemen's Charitable Association, and others.

Theodore W.^ Nelson t^ig. 10) was bom at Charlestown District, Bos-
ton, Mass., December 14, 1851. He is a wood-carver by trade, and on Sep-
tember 21, 1874, he entered this service as a call-member of this company.

John K. Whrelock (Fig. 11) was born at Cambridge, Mass., August 1,
1859, und when a child came to this city. He is employed as a car-oiler, and
on July 2, 1880, became connected with this department, as a call-substitute in
Hose Company No. 1 , in which he was admitted a call-member August 9 of
the following year ; and on July 17, 1888, was transferred to this company.

A. JuDSON Davis (Fig. 12) was bom at Belfast, Me., June 19, 1848, and
dariog 1863 came to tliis city, where he learned \h^ ^viiW% \x%^^* \yQKvsi%

414 UIHTOHY OF HOHTOS FiBK DKtAHTMEST.

1864 he enlitttcd in tlie First N. 11. Buttery, in which he served until tiie oloec
of the war. April 2L, 1883, he bcciimc a calUmeniber of Engine Company
No. 27, but was a culi-sulHtittite one year previous. 8epteml)er 3, 1884, he was
tiaiisfcrred to tliis coniptiny. Mr. Davis is a member of Post 11, G. A. K. ;
Howard Lodge 22, 1. O. O. F. ; Wimlsor Castle No. 8, Golden Eagle, K. G. E. ;
Misliawiim Tril>c 30, Ue<l Men ; and Uie Firemen's Charitable Association.

KiiEK H. WuEKLOCK (Fig. 13) was born at East Cambridge, Mass.,
November 8, 1857. After leaving school he entered the ex|)ress business, to
which lie added the duties of a fireman during 1879, as a call-substitute, in this
company, and on July 28, 1880, was admitted a call-member.

Nathaniel G. Glkason (Fig. 14) was born at Charlestown District,
Boston, Mass., February 5, 1857. His fire exi>erience dales from February,
1881, when he joined this department as a call-substitute in tliis company, in
which he was made a call-member April 17 of tlie ensuing year. Mr.
Gleason is a citv laborer.

James M. Elliott (Fig. 15) was born at Syracuse, N.Y., January 81,
1859, and when but a child came to this city, where he learned tlie paper-
hanger's trade. May, 1881, he became connected with this department, as a
call-substitute in this company, and on June 2 of the same year was admitted
a call-member. Mr. Elliott had bis hip dislocated, February 26, 1887, by the
overturning of the truck while going to Box 457. He is a member of King
Solomon Lodge 18, K. of P., Firemen's Charitable Association, and Windsor
Caslle No. 3, K. G. E.

Robert J. Mitchell (Fig. 16) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass.. February 22, 1858. He is a plasterer by trade, and during 1880
entered this department as a call-substitute in this company, in which he was
made a call-meml)er June 2, 1881.

R. J. Restarick (Fig. 17) was bom at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., November 16, 1859. lie is a tinsmith by trade, and on June 20, 1887,
entered the department, as a call-substitute in this company, and on January
14, 1888, was admitted as a call-member of Hose Company No. 1. On July
17, 1888, he was transferre<l as a call-man in this company.

William H. Shcjte (Fig. 18) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., December 10, 1857. He began to do substitute duty in Hose
Company No. 1 during 1881, and on. October 8, 1886, was transferred as a
member of this coinpan}'. Mr. Shute is a member of Columbia Castle 4,
Knigiits of Golden Eagle, and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

CHEMICAL ENGINE COMPANY NO. 9.

This company was organized July 17, 1888, to take the place of Hose
Company No. 9. It is stationed in the same house, wiUi Ladder Company
No. 9. The photographs are illustrated at bottom of plate.

Dasikl K. U^iiKELOCK CFig. 1, at bottom of )[vagc') , Av\\^\ ol CVx^mical

HISTORY OF nosroy Finis: hKrAitTMKNT. 415

Engine Company No. 9, was born at East Cambridge, Mass., April 30, 1833,
ami is a house-painter by trade. His fire experience dates from August,
IH53, at whicli time lie joined Nitigara Engine Company No. 3, of Cambridge,
in which lie remained nntil I>eoeml»er 21), 1^$G2, wlieu he joined the Charles*
town department, in Kninklin Engine Company No. 7, in which he served
until Howard Engine Company No. 1 was organized, December 10, 1864, when
he was transferred to that eompuny. On December, 1867, was appointe<i
permanent driver, which (Kisition he held until 1872, when he was transferred
to Hancock Hose Company No. 1, as driver, and on July 17, 1888, was
assigned to tliis company. Mr. Wheelock had his leg broken at a fire in
Clifton place, April 2, 1872, bv being thrown off the hose-wagon. He is a
meml)er of the Boston antl Charlestown Veterans, FiiTmon's Charitable As-
sociation, and Columbia Castle No. 4, Knights of the Golden Eagle. Messrs.
J. K., E. H., and S. A. Wheelock, members of this department, are sons of
this gentleman.

William J. T(m>mey (Fig. 2, bottom of page), driver of Chemical En-
gine No. 9, was born at Roxbury District, Boston, Mass., March 18, 1857.
After leaving school he began life ns a teamster, at which he was emploj'ed
until July 2, 1883, when he became connected with this department, as a sub-
stitute on Ladder Company No 1. March 21, 1884, he was ap|x>inted a
permanent member, and assigned to Chemical Company No. 1, as driver,
where he remained until Julv 17, 1888, when he was transferred to this com-
pany. Mr. Toomey is a member of Mishawum Lodge 113, R. G. F., and the
Firemen's Charitable Association.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 32.

Names ov Membki{s sinck March 17, 1884.

This company was organized Miuch 17, 1884.

R. J. Gallagher, engineman, ap. March 17, 1884, tr. Engine No. 27,
December 26, 188.'); M. K. Reardon, driver, ap. March 17, 1884, tr. Ladder
No. 9, October 21, 18M5 : G. 1). Bullard, driver, ap. October 21, 1885, tr.
Engine No. 27, July 1, 1886; George E. Tyler, ap. March 17, 1884, died
October 22, 1886 ; F. V. Cullinan,ap. March 17, 1884, resigned June 6, 1885 ;
C. L. Kimbalf, ap. March 17, 1884, resigned November 11, 1887; P. T.
Kimball, ap. March 17, 1881, resigned July 12, 1889.

PllKSKNT M KM HERS.

Captain Maktix V. B. Kimiiall (Fig. 1) was born at Hill, N.H., April
7, 1835. When nine years of age he came to this city. He began life as a
teamster, to which he ad«led the duties of a fireman, September 1, 1855, when
he became a member of Barnicoat En^rine Company No. 11. In 1858 he was
elected assistant foreman, which position he held until December 20 of the
8ume year, when the company was disbiuuVd. We VVw \xv^n^\ V^^^'k^^^-

416 ilLsrOHY OF BOSTON FIHS DEPAliTMKyT.

town, and f>ce:iine a member of Wnsbington Rnginc Coinpan}' No. ii^ during
1861. When war was declared he enlisted in Nimin's Batterv, Second
MassachuscttH, on July 31, 18(>1, an<l servcid until AugUHt 14, 18(>4. After
his return he w:i8 ai>|)ointed a (^nuanent member of this department, Sep-
tember 23, 1873, as a driver of Engine No. 25, which position he held until
April 1, 1874, when he was promoted assistant foreman. May 1, of tlie
ensuing year, was promoted to the |K>sitton of captain, and assigned to Engine
Company No. 6, where he remained until March 17, 1884, at which time he
was transferred to this company. Captain Kimball fell from a ladder at the
Wareham-street fire, and struck on his head, which resulted in paralysis,
laying him up three months. Octol>er 6, 1859, he was badl}* bume<l at the
post-office fire in this district. At a fire in Fulton street he fell through a
hatchway and broke his shoulder-blade. Captain Kimball is a member of
Oriental Lodge No. 10, I. O. O. F. ; Columbia Lodge Masons; St Andrew's
Royal Arch Chapter, Boston Commandcry Knights Templars; Lafayette
Lodge Perfection, Rose Croix; Mt. Olive, Mass., Consistory; Giles F.
Yates, Princess Jerusalem ; Council No. 4, Royal Arcanum ; Boston and
Charlestown Veterans ; and Bamicoat Association.

Engincman Isaac W. Bracrett (Fig. 2) is another- old member of tlie
Charlestown department. He was bom at Charlestown, Mass., July 16,
1835, and began life as a machinist. His fire experience dates from 1854,
when he joined Warren Engine Company No. 4 of that district, and served in
it until the war broke out, when, in August, 1862, he enlisted in Company
D, Fifth Massachusetts Regiment, and served until June 30, 1863. On
December 19, 1864, he was appointed assistant engineman, and assigned to
Howard Engine Company No. 1 (now No. 27), and during 1880 was promoted
to his present position. He remained there until December 26, 1885, i^iien
he was transferred to this company. Mr. Brackett had his right leg broken
by the explosion of the l)oiier of the engine on Cannl bank, which threw him
over the furnace-grate, by which he received severe burns, from the effects of
wiiich he was laid up eleven months. He is a member of the Boston and
Charlestown Veterans.

Assistant Engineman Octavius Donnell (Fig. 3) was born at Ports-
month, N.H., F'ebruary 7, 1848, and during 1866 came to this city and
learned the machinist trade. He enlisted in the war, September, 1864,
in Company K, First New Hampshire Heavy Artillery, and served nine
months. He joined this department as a call-man in Engine Company*
No. 27, October 3, 1881, in which he remained until March 17, 1885, when
he was promoted to his present position and assigned to this company.
Mr. Donnell is a member of American Order United Workmen, Monticello
Lodsfc No. 13.

William A. Whittemork (Fig. 4), driver, was born at West Cambridge,

M/iss., December 27, 1839. He began life as a teamster, and in \Sh{) began

/<? do <luty ns n firornan, at which time he \>ecainft cotvweeX.^^ "^WVv ¥^>\t*ik9.

HtSTOnr OF BOSTON FiUE DEPAiiTMICST. 419

Engine Company No. 1 , of West Cambridge, as a torch-boy, and two yean
later was enrolled a member. He enlisUMi in December, 1861, in Company
K, Twenty-fourth Regiment, and served until 1M65. On his return he moved
to Charleatown, and joined Howard Kngioe Company No. 1, in October,
1868. May 20, 1873, ho was ap|x>inied a ixsrmanent memlter, and detailed
as driver, which position he has since held. Mr. Whittemore is a member of
King Solomon Lodge, K. of P., Nooantum Camp 73, Red Men, Windsor
Castle, Knights i*f Golden Kagle, and the Charlestown Veterans.

Chakles W. Fuulokg (Fig. 5), senior hoseman, was born at Boston,
Mass., Seplember f>, 1854, and is employed as a book-keei>er. He entered
this dei>artment as a call-substitute in Bunker Hill Hose Company No. 2,
during 1876, in which he was appointed a member DecemlK^r 20, 1878. He
remained there until March 17, 1884, at which time the company was re-
organized. He was ap|)ointc(l senior hoseman January 1, 1887. Mr. Furlong
had his right leg broken al the Holmes fire. .January 30, 1^(711, by a falling
wall, from which lie was laid up forty days. He is a meinber of Wavcrtcy
Council No. 313, lioyal Arcanum.

A. W. TiiOMS (Fig. 6) was bom at Bangor, Me., December 16. 1843.
and came to this city during 1866, where he was employed as a teamster.
October, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Seventeenth Massachusetts Volun-
teers, in which he served three years, and in. October, 1872. entered this
department as a member of Bunker Hill Hose Company No. 2, and on March
17, 1884, was transferred to this company.

Mos£s B. Kelton (Fig. 7) was l>orn at Northampton, Mass., May 13,
1888. When a child he came to this city. He enlisted in Company C, Thini
Heavy Artillery, on July 11, 1863, and served until September 28, 1865. He
is employed as a teamster, and on October I, 1872, entered this department,
as a memlier of Bunker Hill Hose Company 2, and in 1873 was promoted to
assistant foreman, in which |iosition he remained until March 17, 1884, when
he was transferred to this company. He is a member of Post 11, 6. A. U.,
and the Charlestown Veterans.

Henrt N. Hauding (Fig. 8) was born at Charlestown, Mass., Novem-
ber 15, 1861. After leaving school he learned the steam engineer's trade,
and on November 8, 1886, entered this <iepartment, as a call-man in this com-
pany- Mr. Harding is a member of Camp 82, Sons of Veterans.

Walter W. Wyman (Fig. 9) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., Oct. 14, 1848, and is a carpenter by trade. He began fire duty during
1871, as a member of Bunker Hill Hose Company No. 2, and remained such
until 1872. when he was promoted to foreman, which position he lield until ^
March, 1873, when he left the department. He returned again during 1879,
as a call-substitute, and was soon after made a member, where he remained
until March 17, 1884, when he was transferred to this company. Mr. Wyman
is a member of Bunker Hill Lodge No. 4, I. 0.0. F., aiul Kncam^ment No* 5,

^

IIISrilllY OF IIOSTOX FlllE DICI-MilMKST.

jilsii '\\ V. Harlow Ansfmlily No. 132, K, G.F., tin' Clijirk'sLow u Vi!tir:iii
ami a truHtcc of the Fin-nicn's Cbaritalile Associatioi).

RitMOMii O. (J'louwiN (Pig. Ill) w«s l>orii jii Chaileiitown Disirit
Ituatiin, Mass., Kebniary 16, 18<>l. Hi- is a squ of Kdmood Uoudwiii, oT Ui
cotn|Kinj, and is a slnti;i* by trade. He cutercid this department iia a call-
substitute in Engine Compiiuy No. 27, May 1, 1^82, and in Dcctmher viaa
appointed a mcmlicr, in wliicb be reiuaiued for a. shori time, when he vas
transferred to Franklin Hose Company No. 4, and later was transferred to
tliia conipaov. Mr. GoodwiD was injured by a falling slate at Stiekuey &
Poor's fire. November, 1«H4.

Edmono Gi>ouwiN (Fig. 11) was l)ora at Sanford, Me., during ltJ35, and
came to this city when yonog, and learned tbe slater's trade. He is one of the
old " Vets," having entered the Charlestown dejiartnient in June, 1B54, as a
member of Warren l^ngine Company No. 4, in whiuh he remaiued until they
were disbamied, in 1«G4. Nc then joined Kratildiu Hose Company No. 4, in
whicli he was elected foreiDan.and servert three yeai-s, when he joined Hancoclc
Hose Company No. 1. in which be served as assistant foreman, and on the
company being disbanded, Jnly 17, 1688, he was transferred to this comi^any
as a call-member. Mr. Goodwin ia a member of Monticello Lodge No. 13
American Order of Workiugmen, Bunker Hill Conncil No. 2, Order of United
American Mechanics, and tiie Firemen's Chaiitable Association.

John H. Wright (Fig. 12) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., Jan. 17, 1840, and is a carpenter by trade. He lirst began fire dutv
during lft.')7, as a volunteer in Washington F.nuine Company No, 5, He
became a raembtr of Mas<acbu3etts Ladder Company ditriug 1860, from
which he was transferred ti) Howard Engine Company No. I during 1865. He
remained there until 1872, when lie was transferred to Hancock Hose Coin-
pauy No. I, and July 17, 1888, was transferred to this company. Ur.
Wriglit is a member of the Charlestown Veterans.

Percv T. KiMUALL (Fig. 13) was born at Randolph, Mass., November 9,
1857, and came to Boston during 1860. He is a box-maker by trade, and
during 1879 entered this department as a call-substitule in Bunker Hill
Hose Company No. 2, in which he was enrolled a member during 1881, and
was transferred to this company March 17, 1884. Mr. Kimball is a member
of O.isia f,»xige No. 146, I. O. 6. F.

John C. Mahonkv (Fig. 14) was born at Cambridge, Mass., August 2,
1868, and came lo Boston during 187fi, where he learned the rubber- turning
business. He was apiiointed a call-substitute in this company during October,
• 1888.

WiM-iAM n. SMmi (Fig. l.i) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass.. June 1. 1860. He is a carpet-layer bv occupation, and during 1888
began his first Are duty as a call-substiiute in this company.

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niHTOUY OF JiOSTOy FIKK DKPAUTMENT, 421

IIOSK COMPANY NO. 3.

Namka of Mkmiikus sinck 1874.

Captaiu, A. •!. McDoiiougli, resit^ncd May, 1874 ; Charles KcMidail, re-
signed May li^, 1874 ; M. McCaff'crty, resigned September U, 1876 ; .1. Waters,
resi^ucil November 21, 1874; D. McNulty, resigned May 9, 1871 ; captain,
T. King, resigned October, 1880; S. G. Maloncy, resigned May 2, 1874;
A. Morse, resigned July 6, 1881 ; W. H. Conu, trausferreil to Engine Com-
pany No. 27, June 25, 1880.

PRES^KXT MkMBERS.

Call-captain Owes Titlly (Fig. 1) was born at St. John, N B.,
April 20, 18411, and came to this oity twenty-three years ago, and learned the
car|>eutcr's trade. He entered the Ch.irlestown department as a volunteer in
Massachusetts Ladder Company No. 1. in which he remained until it di^^banded.
May 18, 1872, when he joined Hose Company No. 2, in which he was pro-
moted assistant foreman, which position he held until November 1, 1881,
when he was transferred to this company, in his present position. On
October 12, 1878, he had his hip dislocated by falling walls at the Holmes
fire ; and iu 1878 was badlv suffocated at the church fire on Main street. He
was ruptured at the Poilland-street fire. Captain Tully is a member of the
Cbarlestown Veterans and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Robert J. C. Bartlett (Fig. 2) , driver, is a son of District Chief Bartlett,
and was born at Charlcstown District, Boston, Mass., April 1'), 1856. He is
a machinist by trade, and during 1875 entered this department as a call-sub-
stitute on Engine Company No. 27, and served as such for one year, when he
was appointed a permanent substitute. June 25, 1880, he was promoted a
permanent member, and assigneil to this company as driver. Mr. Bartlett
Ifad his left arm burned at the Fitchburg Railroad fire, and was also badly
overcome at the 8. S. " Venetian ** fire. He is a member of King Solomon
Lodge of Masons.

Charles D. Boardman (Fig. 3) is well known in this department. He
was born at Boston, Mass., March 31, 1842. He was a mariner by occupa-
tion. On January, 1862. he enlisted in the navy, and served three months on
line-of-battleF.hip *' Vermont," when he was discharged by reason of promo- *'
tion to ex-officer of U. S. S. ** Mercury,** and served on several ships before he
left, in July, 1863. He reenlisted in Fifth Rhode Island Artillery, and served
fourteen months, when he was transferred on board ship " Tacony," on which
he was engaged until 1865, when he was discharged. During 1867 he
served in the Mexican War. He then went to New Orleans and entered the
fire department of that city, joining Volunteer Engine Company No. 1. In
1870 he entered the Charlestown department as a member of Mass. Ladder
Company No. 1, from which he was transferred U> 1U\% Gmw\>^w^^ »^^».wv\^^s V^
1S74. July 20 of the (Misuing year he was \^TOitio\Aid \\. v^^*^^'^^'^'^^'^'^ \^^\^'k^>

422 HISTORY OF BOSTON VIHK DEPABTMENT.

aiul iUHsigiiecl to I^uUler Compiiiiy No. 1, on October 7. wliere he remained
until February 15, 1885, when he was transferred to Ladder Company No. 8,
and on June 25, 1887, was transferred to tiiis company. Mr. Uoardman was
injured at the Rice & KcnihUl Are and the Rassell House fire, also at the
Hanes and Commercial street fires. He is a member of the Ancient Order
of Workmen and the Cliarlestown Veterans.

Frank Kellet, Jr., (Fig. 4) allied himself with this department May
9, 1874, as a call-member of this comi>any.

John K. Cassidy (Fig. 5) was born at Charlestown District, Boatottf
M:iss., January 3, 1852. He is a locomotive blacksmith by trade, to which
lie added the duties of fireman during 1870, as a call-member of Franklin
Hose Company No. 4, but for several years previous did duly as a call-sal^
stitute. During 1873 he was transferred to this company as call-member.
Mr. Cassidy is a member of the Jackson Fishing Club, the Charlestown Artfli*
lerv Association, and the Charlestown Veterans.

A. Q. Clark (Fig. 6) was born at Charlestown District, Boston, Maaa.,
May 29, 1889, and is a printer by trade. He entere<l the Charlestown de-
partment during 1856 as a volunteer in Howard Kngine Company No. 3, and
in 1860 was mode a member, where he remained until 1864, when the com*
pany was disbanded. He was then transferred to Washington Engine Com-
pany No. 5, OS a volunteer, until it was organized into this company, during
1865, and in May, 1866, v/as ap|)ointed a call-member.

John K. McGowan (Fig. 7) entered this department as a call-member
of this company July 12, 1881.

John D. Gallaohkr (Fig. 8) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., November 1, 1836. He enlisted in Company A, Fifth Massachusetts
Regiment, in .June, 1862, and served nine months He is a mason by trade,
and on March 12, 1860, joined this company as a call-member. At the Eastern
Railroad wharf fire he received injuries whicti laid him up two montlis. Mr.
Gallagher is a member of the Charlestown Veterans.

John H. Fullek (Fig. 9) was born at Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., August 26, 1847, and is a millwright by trade. He entered the Charles-
town department as a member of this company July 16, 1888. Mr. Fuller is
a member of Olive Bi-anch Assembly No. 9, I. O. O. F.

E. P. Sholes (Fig. 10) was liorn at Charlestown District, Boston, Mass.,
June 23, 1861. He is a teamster by occupation, and on December 14, 1888,
was admitted a call-substitute in this company.

James Tuknbull, call-hoseman, was born at Bangor, Me., February 22,
1845, and came to this city when a child, where he learned the cooper's trade.
He enlisted in the navv in March, 1861, and served nine months. On his
return he joined Washington Engine Company No. 5 of this department,
during 1863, in which he remained until this compan\' was organized, when
he urns transferred to his present position.

Jaites Reysolvs, call-hoseman, was bovw \v\ IteXawd^ k.v\>\\>\^'^'^. >Afe

niSTOHY OF JiOSTOy FliiE VEPAUTMLWT. 425

joiocd the Chiirlestown de|>arlineul Se|>teiul)er, 18G3, as a tncinlM^r of Engine
Coinpaoy No. 5, where he remained three years, when he retired ; but rejoined
during 18G8, doing duty in this eompaoy. During the war lie seivcil in the
Fifth Massachusetts Regiment.

Edward Parker Hamilton, call-substitute, was born at Cohabset, Mass.,
March 3, 1859, and is a caqKMitcr by trade. He entered tliis cfiiupany March
6, 1882.

HOSE COMPANY NO. 4.

NAMK.ri OF MkMBKKS SINCE 1874.

Geo. L. Almeder, ap. January 7, 1874, resigned September 21, 1874;
F. J. Almeder, ap. January 7, 1874, resigned June 1, 1874; Augustus M.
Carroll, ap. January 1, 1874, resigned June 1, 1874; W. A. Caswell, ap.
October 8, 1886, tr. Engine 4, February Hi, 1888; Henry G. Dwight, ap.
January 1, 1874, tr. Engine 25, April o, 1876 ; Wm. Daley, ap. June 2, 1874,
resigned September 21, 1875; Jas. W. Kimball, ap. August 4, 1874, tr.
Chemical 1, November 6, 1875; Dominick Lavin, ap. October 13, 1875, re-
signed December 16, 1880; Jas. Murphy, ap. January 1, 1874, discharged
June 1, 1874; Jas. Murphy, ap. April 14, 1875, resigned October 21, 1883;
Wm. Todd, ap. January 1, 1874, discharged June 1, 1874; Thos. Williams,
ap. January 1, 1874, dischai-ged June 1, 1874; George Williams, ap. October
21, 1883, died September 26, 1886.

pRESKNT .Members.

Call-Capt. George N. F. Getciiell (Fig. 1) was born at New Bedford,
Mass., October 24, 1850, and on October 24, 1861, came to this city, where
he learned the carpenter's trade. His fire experience dates from 1867, when
he became a member of Protector Engine Company No. 2, of New London
(Mass.) department, in which he remained a few months. During 1868 he
was admitted a member of this company, in which he was chosen secretiiry,
January 1, 1869, which office he held one year. January 1, 1873, he was
promoted assistant foreman, and on June 1, 1875, was pionioted to his
present position. Captain Oetchell is a member of the Charlestown Veterans.
He enlisted when but thirteen years of a<?e as messenorer-bov in the uavv, on
l)oard the S. 8. '* Rhode Island," and served from June 11, 1864, to June,
1865.

Samuel FI. Amsden (Fig. 2), driver, is another old veteran in the Charles-
town department. He was born sit Boston, Mass., October 31. 182G. During
1846 he enlisted from New Orleans in the Mexican War, ns first assistant
wagonmaster in the quartermaster's department, in which he served eight
months. December, 1847, he returned to this city, and was employed as a
teamster, to which he added the duties of firemau. Jauaary U 18G6., when this
company was organized, with him as foreman . ReVv^\^ XXv^V v^%\^AQ\^. >^\>>^^

426 IIISTOHY OF HOHTON FIRE DKPARTMENT.

November of the following year, when he left the service, but was admitted
a liosetiiaii soon after. At this time he was employed at Uie na%'y-yard, and was
connected witli tiie fire apparatus of tliat place. He was appointed a perma-
nent member, and detailed as driver of tliis company, Octol)er 1, 1872. Mr.
Amsden was thrown off the hose-cart, on Main street, January 15, 1882, and
severely injured his back and hip. He is a member of the Boston Veterans,
King Solomon I»ilge, Masons, Webster Lodge No. 14, K. of P., and Bar-
nicoat Fire Association.

Geouge R. Cumminus (Fig. 3) was born at New York City, January 19,
1857, and when but a child came to this city, where he learned tlie mason's
trade. He entered this department, as a substitute in Engine Company 4,
during 1879, and after one year's service wac transferred to Engine Company
No. 10. On May 19, 1880, he was appointed a permanent member of that
company, in which he remained until June 25, 1887, at which time he was
transferred to this company.

FitANK TuRNBULL (Fig. 4) was born at Cork, Ireland. October 1, 1842,
and when very young came to this city, where he learned the cooper's trade.
He enlisted iu the navy, on board the S. S. ^* Connecticut** and ^' Powhattan,**
during 1864, and served until July, 1868. During the latter part of that year
he eutered this service, as a member of this company, and was elected a trus-
tee. Mr. Turnbull is a member of Post 149, G. A. R.. Charlestown Veterans,
T. F. Maars Commandery, Veterans* Union No. 3.

JosKPH RiLsr (Fig. 5) was born at Montreal, P.Q., June 6, 1840, and
during 1859 cnme to this city, where he finished the boiler- maker's trade.
April, 1872, he joined this company^ as assistant foreman, and on March 1 of
the same year was call-foreman, which |)osition he held thirteen months. Mr.
Riley is a member of the Charlestown Veterans, Urban Literary Association.
Franklin Association, and Mushawum 1 13, R. S. G. F.

John M. Uart (Fig. 6) was born at Boston, Mass., March 30, 1845.
He has been engaged in the barber business for a number of years. During
1862 he enlisted in the navy on board the sloop-of-war ^^ Saratoga,** on which
he served until June, 1864. During the latter part of that year he reenlisted
in Company M, Thirty-first Maino Volunteer Regiment, and was discharged
July 16, 1865. He was wounded at Petersburg, April 2, 1865. September,
1866, he was admitted a member of this company. Mr. Uart was laid up for
five weeks from injuries received at the big fire. At tiie stable fire on Warren
street, August, 1870, he fell from the roof to the basement. He is a member
of the Charlestown Veterans, Mushawum Assembly No. 113, R. S. G. F.,
and Franklin Associates.

Jamks H. McLaughlin (Fig. 7) was born at Charlestown District, Bos-
ton, Mass., April 1, 184G. lie is a mechanical enirincer by trade, and on
April I, 1872. was admitted a call-member of this company. Mr. McLaughlin
IS a member of the Charlestown Veterans.

George It. Kiscait (Fig. S) was boru at CUavWsloww \V\^Vv\^\.^^Q«^ovi^

riTSTonr of uosi^kx virk dkpartmknt. 429

Mass., February 24, 18311. He i.s ii house-paintor by tr:ul(^ Wbcn but hix-
teeii years of Jige be begau liis first fire duty on XVarriMi Engine Company 4,
us a call-substitute. Three years later lie was admitted a member of Engine
Company No. 5. Soon after be left the department, but was again enmlled
a call-member, October 1, 1874, of this company. Mr. Kincait is a memL>er
of tlie Charle8tf>wn Veterans.

James Griffin (Fig. 9) was lK>ro at Charlestown District, Boston, Mass.,
March 4, 1853, and is an oil-finisher by trade. He entered the service during
April, 1876, as a call-substitute in this company, in which he was made a
member December 18, 1880. Mr. GrifiiQ is a meaiber of R. S. G. F. and
the Franklin Associates.

Ulsrujtr OF ICilsray flllK UJU'AltTilKST.

CHAPTER VII.

DlSTItlCT NO. 3.

DISTRICT No. 3 is boimded by a line bugiiitiing al lb e Chailes town draw-
bridge, and running through the centre of Charleatowu street. Hay-
market square, and Wastiiagtoii, to Surnmer street, and north of Summer
alieet, and the N. Y. & N. K. U.R. jiassenger depot to tlie wati:r. Within
this boundai'y arc the largest whurves, ni. which arc moored sail and steam
aiiips of all sizes, bringing the pro<lttcta of nations, whith are stored in the
Itninonse wnrehoiises iu ttiis territory- This district is what is called the
wholesale section, io which are located many of the most famous landmarks,
among which arc the Old South Churuh, Fnneiiil IIhII, Old State House, birth-
place of Franklin, etc. Here ai'e also to be- found the tirineipal banks, bank
ing-houses, safe deposits, and insurance buildings. Newspaper row is also iu
this district, in which are published all the daily papers. Among the govern-
ment buildings arc the Custom-house, United States bonded warehouses. Post-
office, ete. In a quarter in which so many indtistries are carried on, it is very
hard to state which is tlie most important, but printing, and its kindred in-
dustries, will probably stand llrst on the list. It was over this section that
the great lire of 1872 swept, although starting in District No. f>. The appa-
ratus under charge are Engine Companies Nos. 8, 2a, and 31 (fire-boat),
and Ladder Companies Nos, 8 and 14. The headquarters for the Djstrict
Chief is at the houoe of Ladder Company No. 8.

District Chief Lewis P. Abbott, of District No. 3, is a fireman of excel-
lent ability. His judgment in the most trying moments is even, when deter-
mined at a moment's reflection, most effective, he posaessing a natural ability
for the planning of an attack on the flames. Always self-possessed, and ever
ready to undertake the most periloua task, he is well qualified to fill the posi-
tion lie now enjoys. He was born in Bangor, Me., December '23. 1838, and
is therefore fifty years of age. In 1857 he came to Boston, where he followed
the carpenter's trade. When the war broke out he was among the first to
offer his services, and in May, 1861, be enlisted in the detached service of the
quartermaster's department as wagon-master. At the close of this great
struggle he, in 1864, moved to Wa«hingtou, D.C., where he remained until
1867, at which time he again returned lo this city. His career in the fire
department did not begin until April, 1873, when he was appointed u call-
)ai}denn!tB in Ladder Comjiany No. 3. After a short service with this com-
pany, he, at the ihnc of the leorganization ot the AeyiMVvftcftV, Ml lVi« force.
aad rciimined out of it until Septemltcr, IM.'i, w\\«nW wa» ».vv»w\\.c6. 'i!Wi.\*;TO

A.Nr. Mai- .,»■ l>i^i,,u., >;., ?.._Va?

HISTORY OF DOSToy FIUK DEPAHTMEST 433

of Engine Company No. 22, lie l)ein<^ the first foreman of that company. He
remained there alN>nt one year, when lie was transferred, as captain of Latlder
Company No. 3, and October 2, 1882, was promoted to district engineer, and
assigned to District No. G, in Sonth lk)ston. Bnt his services were needed on
more important work, and on Angust 3, 1885, he was assigned to District
No. 3, whi<*h, as can be seen from the chapter preceding, is one of the most
important and dangerons sections of the city. Captain AblK>tt is a strict
disciplinarian, and when in charge of a fire liis orders are few, but every |)oint
is covered. He is a meml)er of the Grand Army of the Republic and the
Knights of Honor.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 8.

Namks of Mkmbeks Since 1874.

Captain William Childs, ap. April 22, 1874, tr. to same position Cliemical
Engine No. 6, Noveml)er 1, 1888; Lieutenant E. T. Smith, ap. April 23,
1874, tr. to Chemical Kn<rine No. (3, November 1, 1888; Engineman R. E.
Flanders, ap. April 22, 1874, discharged July 13, 1874 ; Assistant Engineman
J. H. Marks, ap. April 22, 1874, tr. to Engine No. 7, May 8, 1874; Hose-
men: C. W. Smith, ap. April 23, 1874, resigned September 6, 1881 ; Seth L.
Low, ap. April 23, 1874, promoted to captain Engine No. 31, tr. tTanu&ry
1, 1884 ; Erwin C. Bowman, ap. April 23, 1874, tr. to Engine No. 4, Septem-
ber 29, 1888 ; Thomas L. Whalen, ap. April 23, 1874, resigned June 5, 1875 ;
A. P. Smith, ap. April 23, 1874; William M. Pierce, ap. April 23, 1874,
resigned March 31, 1885; J. D. Brown, ap. April 23, 1884; S. J. Bridget,
ap. April 23, 1874 ; John Neal, ap. May 6, 1874, promoted to lieutenant and
tr. to Engine No. 25, April 21, 1882 ; Assistant Engineman G. W. Barnard,
ap. May 25, 1874, promoted to engineman and tr. to Engine No. 25, Feb-
ruary 1, 1875 ; Engineman E. E.Jeffrey, ap. July 21, 1874, tr. to same position
Engine No. 34, November 1, 1888 ; Assistant Engineman J. A. Shannon, tr.
to this company from Engine No. 22, February 4, 1875, tr. to Engine No. 6,
October 27, 1880; Hosemen : A. N. Ramsdell, ap. February 20, 1875, resigned
October 5, 1882; G. W. Bullard, tr. from Engine No. 27 to this company,
October 31, 1881, discharged December 28, 1882; Frank Douglass, tr. from
Engine No. 25 to this company, April 21, 1882, resigned April 27, 1882; H.
F. Wood, ap. June 27, 1882, tr. to Ladder Company No. 3, June 27, 1882;
C. E. Phajnix, tr. from Engine No. 31 to this company, January 17, 1884,
tr. to Engine No. 25, September 30, 1887 ; G. W. Edmunds, ap. March 28,
1885, tr. to Engine No. 15, March 11, 1887.

PuKSENT Members.

Captain William (.'hilds, of this company, will be readily recognized
in Figure 1 on pajrc 435. Ho is one of the first members at the time
reorganization. The old-time |>restige of this company is not allowed to
diminish in the least under his command. He 'wslS \>ovv\ \\\ ^^^XcvtV^\Vs^^

434 iiisroiiy of uosToy fiuk nKPAUTMEST.

N.Y., May 8, 1844, and is thurcfon* 44 je:ir8 of age. lie eamc to this city
during March, 18Gi>, and worked in commercial bumncBS until April, 1805, and
was adinittc<l a call-lioseman in tliis eompanx*, March, 1866. February 4, 1873,
he was promoted capUun of this company, being tlie first foreman of the
compuny after the reorganization of tlie department. CapUiin Childs is a
member of the Masonic Order.

Lieutenant .Joiik 1. Qui<;lky (Fig. 2) was bom at Philadelphia, Penn.,
July 27, 1855, and is therefore 33 years of age. When very 3'OUDg he
came with his parents to this city. After leaving school he learned tlie
pattern and model mailing trade, at whicli he worked until September 2, 1884,
wlicn he was appointed substitute in Engine Company No. 6. He was pro-
moted a |)ermanent member, and transferred to Liadder Company No. I,
Marcli 27, 1885. From there he was transferred back to Engine Company
No. 6, on January 16, 1886, and on Nov. 1, 1888, was promoted to his
present position in tliis company. Mr. Quigle^' was severely injured at a
fire May 25, 1888, by being jammed against a ballister, which resulted in
a *' lav off " for two weeks.

Engineman John A. Uyan (Fig. 3) is one of the old fire-fighters of this
city. Me was born in Boston, Mass., January 25, 1845, and is therefore 43
years of age. He learned the distillery trade, and on the outbreak of the war
enlisted in the navy, in 1862, on board the sloop-of-war ^* Brooklyn."* He re-
mained in the service until July, 1864, when he was discharged. The fire
department claimed his attention, and on the reorganization, Octol>er 1, 1873, he
was appointed permanent member and assigned to Ladder Company No. 8.
He remained with that company one year, when he was transferred to Elngine
Company No. 25, and was nine years in the service as hoseman. He was
promoted to assistant en<^incman during 1885, and on Nov. 1, 1888, he was
promoted engineman and assigned to this company. He is a member of the
Grand Army of the Republic.

Assistant Engineman William Hudson (Fig. 4) was born at Bath, Me.,
November 6, 1851, and is therefore 37 yeai-s of age. He joined this depart-
ment February 1, 1872, at which time he was ap|K)inted assistant engineman
and assigned to Engine Company No. 10. July 1, 1873, he left the service, but
again returned, in September, 1874, as a substitute. He was appointed hose-
man in Engine Company No. 10, December 7, 1875, and was transferred to
Ladder Company No. 8, July 20, 1877. January 10, 1882, he was transferred
and promoted to his present position.

John Francis O'Connell (Fig. 5), driver, was born at Hrookline,
Mass., March 11, 1861. He joined this force as a substitute, October 17,
1882, and on January 22, of the followincc year, was promoted a permanent
member and assigned to this company, where he has since* remained. The
only accident he has met with was a severe sprain of his ankle while coming
downstairs in the e/iif/ne-house.

George W. Desnis (Fig. 6) was born December \, \^\Si. \\^ ^wVax^

v.. « —ViviTo v:.r.

HISTOHY OF liOSTOy FIRE DEPMtTMEST. 437

the Chariestown fire department during 1871, ns call-man on nn Engine Com-
pany, from which he was transferred to Hose Com|mny No. 1, and then to
the present company, and made a |)ermanent memlier July 3, 1874. He was
thrown off tlie apparatus and broke his leg while res|)ouding to an alarm. lie
IB a member of the Howard Lodge, Odd Fellows.

Roeoow £. Handy (Fig. 7) first saw the light in Readville, Me.,
January 14, 1850, and is therefore 38 years of age. He came to this city
during April, 1870, and February 4« 1876, was made a member of Engine
•Compaoy No. 3 as call-man. He was appointed a permanent member Octo-
ber 2, 1882, and assigned to his present posiUon. He was severely injured
at a fire June 17, 1882, on Hampshire street, when he had his left shoulder
broken. Some time later he was again off duty for four weeks from the
effects of cuts from falling glass. He is a member of the Knights of Pyihias,
also a Mason.

James F. Dupft, hosemau (Fig. 8), was born at Lawrence, Mass.,
January 8, 1855 ; is therefore S3 years of age. He was for some time a
resklent of Fall River, and was a member of the fire department of that city,
running with Hand Engine Company No. 1. He left that place and came to
Boston, March 20, 1877, and worked at the South Boston Horse Car Paint
Shops as painter. He was appointed a call-substitute in the South Boston
force during 1878, and on May 22, 1882, was promoted a permanent substi-
tute and assigned to this company. May 16, 1882. On October 16 was
promoted a permanent member. He is a member of the Legion of Honor
and the Ancient Order of Foresters.

Patrick H. Diskbn will be recognized in Figure 9. He was born at
the North End, this city, March 17, 1858, and is consequently 30 \'ears of
age. His career as a fireman began October 16, 1886, when he was appointed
substitute. August 15 of the same year he was promoted a |)ermanent mem-
ber and assigned to this company October 30, 1887. He is a member of the
Legion of Honor.

Edward J. McKendrew (Fig. 10) was born in New York City, April
24, 1859. He came to this city at an early age, where he learned the boiler-
maker's trade, which business he followed until October 14, 1887, when he
Joined the force as a substitute and was assigned to this company.

W. H. McDonald (Fig. 11) was born at Boston, Mass., April 12,
1858 ; is therefore 30 years of age. He was employod as locomotive black-
smith previous to January 6, 1888, at which time he was api>ointed permanent
member of this department and assigned to Engine Company No. 4, and in
1888 was transferred to this company. He is a member of the Order of
American Firemen.

William H. Cobb (Fig. 12) was born at East Boston, April 29, 1858,
and is therefore 30 years of age. His career as fireman dates from February
16, 1888« when he was ap|>ointed a substitute on this department and assigned
to vmHous engine companies, and during 18B>^ \??va i\eV«CA^^Vjc>>^2\^^^wsi'^^\s^*

IIISTiillY III-' tlOSTO.y FlllE VEl'AUTMLWT,

1 GQ^ . r 1^..* ^

1':m;ink t:u.Mi'ANV no. 2.1.

NAMtn ui MKJIIiEKS ].|^.;K 1«74.

Cnptftiii Gcoigc W. Frost, up. April 1, 1874, tr. April 2S, 1885; LleiiL
M. H. Kiiiiljiill, !ip. Octoljcr 1. 187J, tr. 1874 ; Enginciiiiiu E. K. Jeirurj', np.
Uutolior I, 1«7:(, icsigiioil Muy 20, 1M74 ; Asst. Eiigiutjmaii J. A. Rynn, up.
Octolicr 1, 1M73, tr. November 1, IHHH i J. W. Clinae, ap. Oetol.er 20, 1873,
tr. to Eogiue Coiupniiy No. 3 ; D, iluCiuiy, up. OctolxT 1, 1873, tr, to Kngiiie
Coiiipiuiy No. (i, Mny 22, 1874 ; S. F. Ridkr, ap. Octolwr 1, 1873, naignwl ;
T. 1). Kelley, ap. Jiimiury, 1874, tr. to Hose Compauy No. 8 ; Fruiik Ueoil,
ap. October 1 , 1873, tr. February 26, 188G ; J. J. Hughes, up. May 1. 1874,
tr. to Ho3c Compimy No. 'J ; N. E. Abbott, ap. May 8, HJ74, discliargcd ; C.
IJ. Ciirlis. ap. Miiy 10, 1874, tr. lo Engine Compnuv No. 28 ; CLarlea .Miller,
no record, tr. to Engine Compauy No. 22; John Eiivri|;1it, ap. October 1^
1873, tr. June 25, 1887 ; Chiirlea Sniltli, :ip. M.ty 11, 1874, tr. to Engine
Company No. 3 ; G. H. Wentwortb, ap. May 25, 1874, tr. to Engine Coin-
pnnv No. 22; J. 11. Mnltd, no i-ccord, tr. to Engine Company No. 2G ; D.
Deiinison ; II. D. Dwight, .ip, April 5, 1875, resigned; P- E. Kcyes. no
record ; G. Giittcrmutli, no record ; D. J. O'Conm-Il, no record ; Wan-en Flet-
cher, DO record ; Franlc Douglass, no lecord, tr. to Engine Compauy No. 8,
April 21,-1882; J. .S. Tobcy, np. November 29, 1874,, tr. May 31, 1889;
James Crosby, ap. April 12, 1877; William H. Clay, ap. June 1, 1880, tr. to
Engine Com puny No. 8; M.B. Rcordon, ap. July 1, 1880, tr. ; Charles A,
Win,low, ap. June 1, ]«83; Geoi-ge II. Stinson. ap. September 21, 1882, tr.
August 20, 1887; Wiliiara J. Healey, ap. October 21, 1883, tr. November
23, 1885; E. F. Curran, ap. July 1, 1883, tr. Sej).tember 2(1, 1886; J.F. Mur-
ray, ap. September, 1884, tr. September 27, 1886; F. H. Smith, ap. March
28, 1885, tr. July I, 1886; M.J. Kennedy, ap. March 28, 1885, tr. December
26, 1885; J. F. McCartliy, ap. November 23, 1885, discha^ed April 11,
1887; H. W. Bauch, ap. February 25, 1886, tr. February 26, 1888; C.J.
Hearn, ap. February 16, 1888, tr. August 24, 1888 ; J. W. Murphy, ap. April
12, 1888, tr. January 4, 1889 ; William A. Caswell, ap. August 24, 1888, re-
signed October 19, 1888.

Present Members.
Captain Clari^nce O. Poland (Fig. 1), of this company, i» ao excep-
tionally fine man and commander. He was born in Winchendon, MaM.,
■January 19, 1848, and is therefore 40 years of age. At an early age he
came to this city and learned the mason's trade. When the war broke out he
was among the first to offer his sprvices, and enlisted in 18(53 with Company
A, Fort v-.'^e con d Mass.ichusetts Infantry, and Company M, Third Massachu-
setts Cav;ilry. He u'm.iined until the close of the war, retiring in the latter
part of IfiGo. Ever tvaiW (o aid in the piotection <if the public, he eritcrcd
the force as call-man iritli Hook and Ladder Comvanj So. ^.VebTMM^ \.\%"i%.

niHTOHY OF iiOSTOy FIHE DEPAiiTMUMT. 431)

Hay 1, 1874, he wns promoted a |)eriiiaiiciit member, and promoted to captain of
Engine Company No. 11, August 8, 1881. He romaiiH*d there uutil January
1, 1884, when ho was as8iguc<l to Engine Company No. 10. April 2M, 188i>,
he was transferred to this comimuy. Captain Poland has received a number
of severe injuries while In the de|)artment, and has many times lieen prauicd
by the Fire Commissioners, in their reports, for his bravery. Anx>ng the many
aoddents we will mention tlie following : Burned in the face and hands at
a fire in Steams' lumber wharf, September 26, 1883 ; he was overcome with
gases in the hold of the English steamer *' Cephalonia,*' and nearly smothered ;
February 12, 1885, he was severely injured in the breast by the explosion of
ao extingaisher. Reports of 1878 and 1881 mention his valuable services, l
He is a member of the Boston Veterans, Grand Army of the Re|>ublic, and
the Odd Fellows.

Lieutenant John Neal (Fig. 2) was born in South Boston, January 8,
1848. After leaving school he engaged in Uie carpentry business, which he
followed up to the time of the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in
1861 hi Company C, First Massachusetts Rc*giment, in the Pulaska Guards.
He served two years as private, during which he was confined in Libby Prison
four months. He returned to this city on tho disbandment of his company.
His career in the fire department dates from May 6, 1874, when he was ap-
pointed a permanent member, and assigned to Engine Company No. 8, where
he remained eight years, after which he was promoted lieutenant and as-
signed to this company. Lieutenant Neal has a record of which he may well
feel proud. He has been on the force for fourteen years, during which he has
never missed but one alarm of fire when on duty. He has been very for-
tunate in escaping accidents, never having received any of a serious nature.
He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic* also of Howard Lodge
L O. O. F., Charlestown.

Engineman Georoe W. Barkard (Fig. 3) was bom- at Nantucket, Mass.,
April 12, 1845. He learned the mschinist's trade, and came to Boston May
10, 1863. When the rebellion broke out he enlisted with Company C, Sixtieth
Massachusetts Regiment, in 1863, and Remained until disbanded, during
1864. He Joined the fire department May 26, 1874, as assistant engineman
in Engine Company No. 8. He regiained with that company until February
1, 1875, when he was promoted engineman, and assigned to this company.
He has been fortunate regarding accidents, the only one of a serious nature
being in 1879, at the Stearns' fire, on Albany street. He has been a member
of the Masonic Order for twenty veal's.

Martin H. Ryan (Fig. 4) was born at Boston, Mass.,. July 6, 1865.
After leaving school he learned the mechanical engineer trade, and on August
29« 1888, was appointed in this company, to act as assistant engineman. He
is a member of the Firemen*s Charitable Association.

Sahusl a. Wheelock (Fig. f)) was \>on\ aX Y.%&\. C^wx!^at\^^^ ^-^s^.n
April 28y 1862. He learned the slating trade, at viViveXi \i^ ^oxV^^ >x^'C\ ^^^^

440 nisTOHY OF nosros fere DicPAnrMEyr.

1, 18S(>, at which time he was a|3|)ointc<l |)cnD:ineDt sulmtitutc in this foroe.
He had been a call-inuii from Jtmc 1, 1882, on Hose ComiiauyNo. 1. His
Ih-st attsigniiient on the |K^rmaiient force was as sul>stitute on Engine Compauy
No. 2.*t, from which he was transferred Jul}* 27, 1886, to Engine Company No.
G; from there he was transferred to this company, September 27, 1886, and
made a ijermanent hoseman. He was overcome by smoke in tlie fire at Clarke'tf
Hotel, March 18, 1887, and laid up ten days ; also from cuts received on the
neck from falling glass, June 12, 1887, he was again unfit for duty for three
weeks.

James S. Tobey (Fig. 6) was bom in New Bedford, Mass., January 19,
1847. At an early age he learned the house-painting trade, and came to this
city. He first began duty in this department as call-man in Engine Ck)mpany
No. 2, November 2, 1874. Februarys, 187G, he was promoted a permanent
member and assigned to this company, but was transferred to Hose Company
No. 9 in 1884, where ho remained 10 days, when he was again transferred to
this company. He has been mentioned several times in tiie Commissioners'
report, for bravery. At a fire on Albany street, ijeptember 17, 1880, he had
his left leg broke, and was severely burned on the face and hands, and was
again on the sick list one week, March 18, 1887, by being overcome by smoke*
He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

Henry A. Fox (Fig. 7) is a Boston boy, being bom in this city, November
18, 1863. He Joined the department October 15, 1886, as a substitute. He
(lid fire duty in Engine Company No. 4 four months previous. July 29, 1887,
he was promoted a permanent member and assigned to Engine Company No.
2(), from which he was transferred to this company February 16, 1888.

John J. O'Brien, hoseman (Fig. 8), is another Boston boy, he being
born in this city, February 27, 1857, is therefore 31 years of age. His career
as fireman dates from June 24, 1887, when he was appointed permanent substi-
tute and assigned to this company, where he has since remained. He has
in that short period been severely burned about the face and head, from
the effects of which he was off duty seventeen days.

James G. Lovell (Fig. 9) was born in Boston, Mass., December 31,
1854 ; is therefore 34 years of age. His duties as a fireman began February
7, 1881, when he was appointed as call-man on Hose Company No. 5. June
18, 1887, he was made a permanent member and assigned to this company,
where he has since remained. He was severely injured by a hot-air explo-
sion, from the effects of which he was off duty three weeks.

Thomas J. Lannart (Fig. 10) is one of the very active men in this
department. He was born at East Boston January 20, 1858; was employed
as a sliip-calker for several years, when he joined this force as a call-substi-
tute, at East Boston, December, 1884. October 15, 1886, he was appointed
pernianeut substitute and detailed to Engine Company No. 25. September
SC/, JSS7, he was promoted permanent man and assigned to this company.
Charles E. Puoimx (Fig. 11) was born at,Ma\deu,^Vaa%.^^Vv3 VI A^^^-

tiiSTiWr OF itOSTOy fire hKrAHTMh\\T. 448

He was appointed substitule on Eiigiiie Company No. 1 , Mtiy 1 , 1H72, whcix* he
remained until Blay 1, 1880. He tlien roove<l tc> East IkMton, and in Septcmlier
of the same 3'ear run aa volunteer with Kn^rine Coin|>any No. D. June 23, 1H82,
he waa appointed auhatitute in tlie city proper, and did duty with most of the
coin|>aniefi in thia section. April H, 1882, he waa made permanent sul^atiiute,
and on June 27 of the enauing year waa promoted i»ermaiient member and
aaaigned to Engine 26. At hia own request he was transferred to fire-boat
*^ William M. Flanders'* aa hoaeman. At a fire in the liold of Cunard 8. S.
*^ Cephalonim ** he waa aeverely oTeroome by smoke, which laid. him up for
seven daya. January 17, 1884, he was transferre<l to Engine Company No. 8.
While with thia company he was obliged at one time to call on Engine Com-
pany No. 25 to play their water around him to prevent tiie flaming oil from burn-
ing him. Auguat 26, 1887, he waa transferred to this company. On the 13th
of April, 1888, he was blown downstairs by a hot-air explosion at afire in Fort
Hill square, by which he was severely burned on tlie head and hands.

John W. Murphy (Fig. 12) was born at Boston, Mass., July 11, 1860,
is therefore 28 years old. He was appointed substitute January 13, 1888,
and assigned to Ladder 7, from which he was transferred on April 12 of the
current year to thia company. Mr. Murphy was badly burned on the face
and handa on April IS by a hot-air explosion, which necessitated remainii^
off duty aeventeen daya.

John H. Mubmax (Fig. 18) waa bom at Boston, Maaa., March 29,
1859. He ia a carpenter by trade, at which he was employed until his ap-
pointment in thia department, which occurred November 23, 1888, in this
company'. Mr. Muman ia a member of Catholic Order of Forresters.

HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY No. 8.

Names of Mkmbbrs Since 1873.

Capt. George F. Griffin, ap. October 1, 1873; L. M. Clifford, ap.
October 1, 1873, discharged- July 18, 1874; C. H. Merritt, ap. October 1,
1878, discharged June 1, 1874; J. W. Chase, ap. October 1, 1873, tr. ;
W. B. Lottridge, ap. October 1, 1873, tr. September 21, 1876; A. Morse,
ap. October 1, 1873, discharged May 9, 1874; H. K. Dole, ap. October 1,
1873, discharged December 11, 1874; S. W. Fletcher, ap. October 1, 1873;
F. D. B. Hill, ap. October 1, 1878, discharged February 25, 1874; J.J.
Hughes, ap. October 1, 1873, tr. May 1, 1874; C. £. Ramsdell, ap. October
1, 1873, discharged August 24, 1877; T. F. Lyons, ap. October 1, 1873,
tr. March 24, 1879; A. H. Egerton, ap. October 1, 1873, tr. July 20, 1877;
J. A. Rvan, ap. October 1, 1873, tr. July 30, 1874; Thomas Boggs, ap.
October 1, 1873, tr. July 8, 1876; W. J. Large, ap. October 1, 1873, dis-
charged June 20, 1881; E. B. Smith, ap. May 12, 1874, tr. November 9,
1884; Joseph Bell, ap. October 1, 1873. discharged October 15, 1873; F.
P. Mahan, ap. Mav 2, 1874, discharged June ^^^l^VSl*, 5.^, \!»tQ^\\^ tc^»

444 UlsrOHY OF iiOSTOX rntIC nKPARTMKXT,

tJaiiiiary H. 1h74, dicil in iM*rviet*, Dei-ember nK), iHll ; Kiigeiie Cuminings.
ap. June 6, 1M74, tr. Septemlier 10, 1K80; P. E. Chnse, ap. April 5, lUTri,
discliargcHl Octolier 13, 188(>; J. M. Nazni, up. November 1, 1875, tr. July

20, 1H77; \V. J. WiUoii, a|>. November 21, 1875, discharged March 7.
1876; James Ilines, ap. March H, 187G, discharged June 13, 187G; R.
McCarty, ap. Blarch 9, 1876, dischargeil Augusts, 187(>; Thomas W. Koch-
fort, ap. June 19, 1876. discharged May 20, 1877 ; J. A. McLaughliu, b\u
August 20« 1876, discharged Decemlier 28, 1876 ; John Pendoly, ap. Septem-
ber 21, 1876, tr. ; William Hudson, ap. July 20, 1877, tr. January 16, 1882;

E. E. Whiting, ap. August 27, 1877, tr. May 13, 1880; E. A. Smith, ap.
December 21, 1877, tr. January 14, 1882; S. F. Ridler, ap. March 24, 1879,
tr. August 12, 1880 ; B. D. Hill, ap. May 16, 1880, discharged October 8,
1882 ; O. M. Clapp, ap. ^ptember 10, 1880, discharge<1 September 4, 1882;

F. L. Wilson, ap. August 12, 1880, dischargeil October 3, 1882 ; William
H. Flnvell, ap. November 25, 1880, killed in servioo November 25, 1886;
C. W. Dixon, ap. July 13, 1881, dischargeil May 20, 1885; M. Muman, ap.
April 1, 1882, tr. June 25, 1887; Isaac Noble, ap. April 1, 1882, tr. Octo-
ber 21, 1883; John Prendergast, ap. October 2, 1882, tr. June 21, 1889;
T. B. Flanagan, ap. Octobier 16, 1882, tr. January 7, 1889; William H.
Hughes, ap. June 80, 1883, tr. July 1, 1886 ; P. F. McDonongh, ap. October

21, 1883, tr. January 7, 1884; L. F.Stevens, ap. January 7, 1883, dis-
charged October 13, 1884 ; D. J. Doherty, ap. February 16, 1885 ; tr. Octo-
ber 12, 1888; C. D. Bordman, ap. February 16, 1885, tr. June 24, 1887;
L. Scallon, ap. March 28, 188;i, tr. January 13, 1888; J. W. Gro^'es, ap.
February 25, 1886, discharged November 20, 1886; H. F. Woods, ap.
January 4, 1886, discharged February 6, 1886; M. J. Kennedy, ap. July 1,
1886, tr. May 31, 1889; E. J. Tully, ap. December 5, 1886, tr. May 31,
1889; F. W. Battis, ap. February 4, 1887, tr. April 23, 1889; W. F. Wat-
son, ap. February 4, 1887, discharged October 23, 1888 ; C. E. Kirby, ap.
June 24, 1887, tr. 1888; J. N. Lally, ap. January 14, 1888, tr. 1888; P.
J. McCarty, ap. February 16, 1888, tr. 1888.

Present Members.

Few men in this department have seen as much active service as
Captain George F. Griffin (Fig. 1), of Hook and Ladder Company No. 8.
Me has had a quarter of a century of fighting in the most inflammable sections,
and his record is one worthy of pride. He was born in Gorham, N. H,
April 18, 1838, and is therefore 50 years of age, but as vigorous and active
as any on the force, despite the severe strains that have been put upon him.
AVhen about twelve years of age lie began life as a sailor. November, 1863,
he enlisted in the Fifty-siKth Massachusetts Regiment, and passed through
thi-ee campaigns without a wound, returning with it to Boston, July, 1865. He
then learned the carpenter's trade ; in connection witli it joined this force

iiisrnnv of nasins fihk itKi'AiriMKxr. 44A

October, 1H0^<, :is call-inaii iii Ladtlor ('oiii[)ai)V Xo. 1. lie remained in that
ca|mcity until (>c:tolH>i\ I'ST.'i. wIiimi lie was pniinuted to euptain of Ladder
Coin|mny Xo. ^<, which [xisition he has sinec held, liesides tlie duties he per-
forms in lmttlin«r with the tlanies, ht> has for the past six years Un^n making and
repairing all the laddei*s used in the department, and, as n)ay l>e snp[M>sed. this
is no small ittMU, as this department averages twelve hundred feet of ladders
|icr year. In this s(Tvic*e he has two assistants. Captain Crriflin has also
had assigned under his charge two pieces of apparatus at one time. Among
these we will mention the old Areal ladder. Water Tower, and Hayes* ladder,
and they have been handled as only a man of his experience could do. He
lias met with few accidents of a serious nature, the woi-st of them probably
being received at the burning of the American House on Hanover street,
when he fell through a dead-light in the floor and broke his knee-pan, from
which accident he was laid up four months, and finding it did not get well he
had to be again operated upon, from the effects of which he was off duty
almost a year. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the
I. O. O. F.

Lieut. John S. Kesney (Fig. 2) has had a varied experience in the
service of the public. He was born in Boston, Mass., May 15, 1855. At
tlie age of nineteen he enlisted in the cavalry for regular service, and was
appointed under Gen. R. S. MacKenzie. During the five years in this service
he was stationed at Fort Sill, Indian Territory ; Camp Robinson, Nebraska ;
Fort Laramie, Nebraska; Fort Fetterman, Wyoming Territory; Fort Eliott,
Texas, and other frontier i)oints. He was in the famous Sioux and Cheyenne
Indian fight in 187C, which lasted four days, during which he was wounded in
the leg. This is only one of the many severe fights in which he participated.
After his discharge, in September, 1879, he i*cturned to Boston, and was
employed in the weigher's department of the Custom-House. During October,
1882, he entered this department as substitute. January 8 of the following
year he was appointed permanent member and assigned to this company.
May 15, 1885, he was acting lieutenant in charge, in the absence of Captain
Grifi9n, and September 4 of the ensuing year he was promoted lieutenant.
Lieutenant Kenney is a member of the Barnicoat Fire Association, and past
director in Pearl Council of the United Fellowship.

John Otis Tauku (Fig. 3), driver, was born in Boston, Mass., June 24,
18G3. He was employed as a driver of express and otlier wagons in this city
until January G, 1888, when he joined this department, and was ap|)ointcd a
substitute and assigned tc» Engine Company No. 9. February 16 he was
transferred to Ladder Company No. 2, as driver, but was again transferred,
July 2, to this company.

Georgk a. Newiiall (Fig. 1) was born in Lynn, Mass., October 5, 1850.
He came to Boston during 18GG, and soon after learned the machinist's trade.
He joined the Charlestown (Mass.) department, October 1, 1872, as call-man
ID Eogiae Company No. I. May 1, 1874, ov\ \X\^ tqox^^xxvyi.vCCxwj^^V^ ^^^

44C nisroHY OF nosTi>y fiuk dkpmitmest.

tmnsferreil to Ladder Company No. 9, where he remained tiDtil September 3,
1884, when iic was promoted a |)erinanent member and transferretl to tliU
conipan}*; uud on October 8 of the same year was transferred to Ladder
Company No. 14, where he now is. Mr. Newliall had a narrow escape from
dcatli at the fire of Stickney & Poor*s spice mill, November 21, 1883. He was
on top of a forty-foot ladder wlien the wall fell, burying him under its d4bria,
from which he was taken out in a terribly mangled condition ; his leg was
broken in two places, and many cuts and bruises covered his body; lie
was unable to attend duty for six months. September 9, 1884, he had the
main artery in his thumb severed.

John I^kndkrgast (Fig. 5) was liom in Kiliamey, Ireland, March, 1650.
He came to Boston in 1867, where he was employed in commercial work until
tlie spring of 1871, when he enlisted in tiie United States na\'y, in which he
served nine years, — three each on board the sliip ^* Wabash," monitors
'' Ajax," and ^^ Richmond." July, 1882, he joined the fire department, as
substitute on Ladder Company No. 8 ; two montlis later he was appointed a
permanent member and assigned to Ladder Company No. 14.

Many will recognize the well-known features in Figure 6 of Tuomas B.
Flanaoan. He was born in Boston, Mass., October 31, 1848. He learned
the carpenter's trade, and during 1870 joined this force as call-man with Ladder
Company No. 1, where he remained until November, 1875. He was assigned
to tliis company during July, 1882. He has hnd some narrow escapes since
becoming a member of the department, the most imi)ortant being at a fire on
Charlestown street, between Stillman and Cross streets. He, with Hosemen
Kenney and Murnan, of Ladder Company No. 8, and Turner, of Ladder
Company No. 1, was in the sixth story of a building, when they found the
stairway cut off by the flames ; turning to the windows they made the horri-
ble discovery that these were heavily barred with iron ; their axes were
used, and soon the bars removed from one of them ; but the leap to the ground
would be death. Flanagan, ever self-possessed, would not permit his com-
panions to make the jump until the last moment. When all hoi>e was aban-
doned he discovered the dim outline of a roof a few feet from one of the windows,
but several windows had to be spanned before the drop could be taken ; but it
was done, and tliey bad barely reached the roof when tlie flames engulfed the
floor from whicli they had just escaped. He has also been the means of saving
several lives. He is a member of the Boston Veterans, also of the Bami-
coat Association.

Stephen W. Fletcher (Fig. 7) is one of tlie fii-st members of this com-
pany. He was born at Medford, Mass., November 23, 1837, and came to
this city at an early age, where he learned the eari)enter*s trade. He enlisted
in Company C, Fifth Massachusetts Light Gnaixls, of Medford, in April, 1861,
and served three months. He reenlisted in October in Company C, Twenty-
seooad Massachusetts Regiment, and served until the close of the war. His
/fre exj?enence dates from 1855, when be joined ^Vaa\\\\ig,\AiuYAl%\\v<iQ»<ivw^^^

i.W , W^ '^ fif

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No. :i. of MeilfonI (M:is8.) departiiieiit* from where lie went U) I^uliler Coin-
|>aiiy No. 1, of Charlestowii, Mass., wliere lie serveil as w. rall-inemlK*r until
187:f, at which time he entered this department as a substitute in l.addn
Com|>any No. 3, and on Octol>er 1, 1H73, he was promoted :is a permament
member and assigned to this company. Mr. Fletcher was run over and
hadly injured by a horse-car while 8altin<r a hydrant on State street dur in*;
February, 1886, and in 1873 h:ul the Hrst finger of liiN left hand taken
off. He is a member of Trcmont Lodge No. 15, of I. (). O. F., Sumner
Lodge, K. of H., Charlestowa Veterans, and the Firemen's Charitable
Association.

JoiiK Franklin Mitchell (Fig. 8) tirst saw the light in Portland,
Me., January 1, 1853. He leanied the cari)enter'8 trade, in which he w:is
engaged until December, 1882, at which time he joined this department as
call-man, but was a substitute from December, 1879, in Ladder Company No.
4. He was promoted a permanent member 1887, and assit^ned to this eom-
paoy. He renders the department excellent service l>oth in the calls of fire
and assisting Captain Griffin in making and repairing ladders.

Edward J. Tully (Fig. 9) was born in St. John, N.B., 1850. He
learned the cari)enter*s trade and came to Boston in 1869. His career as a
fireman began in 1871 as call-man in Ladder Company No. 1, Charleatown,
which, after the annexation, was changed to Ladder Company 9. In 1886
he was transfered to Engine Company No. 26, and Dec*ember 5, 1886, was
traDsferrcHl to this company, where he now remains. He has lost the use of
his little finger by having the coixls severed in a fii-e in 188r». On July 3,
1880, while at work dogging a ladder, a large slate fell from tlie top of the i^
building and struck flat on his back, the force of which broke the slate.
From this he w:is laid up tlirce weeks. Another painful accident was
received by running a nail through his foot. He has been instrumental in
saving a lady*s life at afire in No. 1 Grant's court, Charlestown, in 1880.

MiCHAKL J. KtiNNKor (Fig. 10) was born in Boston, Mass., August
12, 1860. He attended the public schools, after which he was engaged in
commercial business until March, 1«S85, when he was api)ointed substitute
and assigned to this company, July 1, 1886. His only injuries so far has
been by a fall of a ladder, the pick of which penetrated his foot.

Charles John CiibuiNOs (Fig. 11) was born in Bangor, Me.. March 19,
1856. In 1870 he began going to sea, which vocation he followed until 1882.
In 1884 he was appointed call-substitute in Ladder Com[)any No. 4, and was
promoted permanent substitute July, 1886, and twelve months later was aj)-
l>ointed [wrmanent member and :issigned to this company. Mr. Giddings
has l>een very fortunate in not meeting with severe accidents, allhough he has
had a number <»f very painful wounds received while in some of the most
dangerous parts of buildings. He is one of the most expert ladder-runners
in the de))artmenl. JJe was one of the four who aft»\sled \\\ U\e v^iscae of the
onlf person that was saved in the Mechames' \u»l\Vv\Ve Vvw.^ ^v\\\^i^ \'^>S'^>^^^

4oO lUSTtlliV <)!■' tlDSTOy FIHE IIKI-MrrMKyT.

ill Iryiug to save tliL' hl'coiuI iiiiiii in tlie wiiiduir lit- liiui :i iiitrrow estaipe from
the fiilltiig Willis.

l-'iiKO W. Battis (Fit;. '^) was l«im iu Kust Itostou, Feliruury 20, iwi;:i,
:iud is iJiererore 25 wars of nge. He lenrned the madiinist's trade, but tlie
life of a Hremaii wiut iai>re cunuuniiil, und he joined tliis department in 18Hfi
as a cnll-man. Febriiai^ 4, IWWi, he wus msde a perniiinent member and
nssigiiLd to Ladder Company No. 3, East Boston, and wim transferred to this
L-ompany April 23, 18fi9.

Ktephen J. RrnEit (Fig. 13) was boni in Boston. July 27, 1862. After
a few yeiire in the railliuery business he joine<l the force, Febniary IS, 1888,
as subetititte. nnd was assigneil to Engine Company Xo. 24, a short time
after which he was trunsferied to Engin« Company No. 9, from wliioh hi.> was
transferred to Engine Company No. 25, and during May, 1888, w^s assigned
to tbis company.

James J. Fat (Fig. 14) was born io Charlestowa District, Boston,
Mass., March 9, 1860, and is therefore 28 years of age. He was a clerk
previous to fais joiniog this force, which he did in July, 1807, wh«n he was
aisigned to this company as permanent sabatitate.

Fatbick W. Lahcoan (Fig. 15) was born in Boston, Mass., Deoember
7, 1960. He is a blackamith by tnde, sod was appointed a enbstiUite in this
department Sept. IS, 1888, and detailed to Ladder Company No. S, and was
transferred to this company October 12.

M. A. McRPHT (Fig. 16) was bora in Boston, Mass., October 12, 1865.
He was employed as an expressman unti) his appointment in thb deparUnent
on September 13, 1888, when he was detailed to this company.

FIRE-BOAT OR ENGINE COMPANY NO. 31.
Names op Members since 1673.
Geot^e A. Scott, captain, ap. January 1, 1873, died December 16, 1883 ;
Clark Doton, engioeer, ap. January 1, 1673, resinged March 18, 1874 ; B. B.
Wright, mate, ap. January 1, 1873, tr. to Ladder 16, October 12, 1888; L.
Thompson, assistant- engineer, ap. April 1, 1874, resigned April 2. 1877 ; A.
Smith, ap. January 1, 1873, resigned Janaary 1, 1871; E. Whitchurch,
steward, ap. Januaiy 1, 1673, resigned June 7, 1679 ; S. Abbott, ap. January
7, 1674, resigned August 16, 1874 ; T. J. Tobey, ap. September 1 , 1873, died
April 15, 1881 ; J. Clontmao, ap. August 16, 1874, resigned September 3.
]H74i E. Ripley, ap. April II, 1877, resigned July 10, 1661 ; E. Farren, ap.
April 30, 1881, tr. to Engine 26, November 17, 1882; C. E. Fboenix, ap.
November 27, 1682, tr. to Engine 6, January 15, 1664.

Present Members-
The welt-known features of Captain Scth L. Lowb, of tiiis company,
wi// be recognized in Figure t on the foUowinf^ ^age. He was born at
Barre, Maee., July 18, 1841. He followed t\ie tr»4e it ruE^^^ vw»ft\% lot

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRK DEPARTMKyT. 468

about ten years. When the war broke ont he was among tlie first to offer his
services to his country, being enrolled July 12, 1861, in ComiMny F, Fifteenth
Massachusetts Volunteers, and served through tlie struggle. His career as a
fireman began I>eceml>er 10, 1874, when he was appointed call-man in Engine
Company No. 8. In March of the same year he was promoted a |)ermanent
member of the force, and remained with that company until January, 17, 1884,
when his excellent and efficient services was rewarded b}' bis promotion to
captain of this company. He has been seriousl}* injured but once. April
28, 1882, while at work on a fire, a large piece of iron fell and struck him on
the knee, which rendered him unfit for duty for a year. Captain Lowe is a
member of the Royal Arcanum.

Lieut. Bemtley F. Hkaley (Fig. 2) was bom at Rockland, Me.,
March 11, 1861. He came to Boston in 1863, and from the time of leaving
school until his appointment on the force, January 15, 1884, he was em-
ployed on various steamboats. Just prior to his appointment he substituted
for Captain Scott, of this company, from August il to the 15th of January.
He was appointed a permanent member February 20, 1884, and assigned as
secood pilot of this boat, which position he held until August 29, 1888, when
he was promoted to the position of lieutenant. He had the muscles of his
baok broken by a fall. He is a member of the Pilgrim * Fathers • EnomnqH
ment, L O. O. F.

Engineman Gboroe Walter Metcalp (Fig. 8) was bom in Worcester,
Mass., March 20, 1826, and is therefore 62 years of age. He is one
of the oldest marine engineers running in this harbor, and is the oldest active
ebf^neman on the force. His life has been full of exciting interest, and
despite his advanced age is very active. When a boy he began going to sea,
which vocation he followed for ten years, when he settled in Buenos Ayres, as
herdsman, having in charge thousands of head of sheep and cattle.* After
three years in this business he was pressed into the Buenos Ayres army, but
only remained with it a few months. He returned to this country and en-
listed in the navy, onboard the frigate ^^Colnmbia,** for three years and six
months. In 1844 he enlisted in the Tennessee cavalry, under Generals Pillar
and Patterson, and served two years in the Mexican W^r. On its closing, in
1846, he worked at his trade, of practical engineer. His services in the fire
department dates from 1853, under Chief Bamicoat, on Engine Company No.
8. He remained with that company five years. He was appointed assistant
engineman in this company, January 1, 1873. Eighteen months later he was
promoted to his present position. Mr. Metcalf is a member of King Solomon
Lodge of Masons.

Assistant Engineman Charles £. Small (Fig. 4) was bom at Liming-

ton, Me., October 24, 1848. He came to this city at an earlj' date, and

was at one time employed as engineer on the Old Colony Railroad, also has

had an experience on hoard ship for more than twelve years. He joined the

department July 27y 1881, as a permanent Tnetcbw^ wv^ Y'^xKAfc^ Vft ^swnaV

454 intiTouY OF nosToy fiue department.

anl cMigiiieiii.'iii of tlii» (roinpany. He is a member of Adams Lcxige of the
Royal Arch Chapter Hyannis, of the Masonic Order, and the Wachuset
Lodjje r)8, of thL* Order of lioyal Gooil Fellows.

Jame-s Stuart King (Fig. o) was born in Boston, Mass., June 7, 1844.
He joined this department in 1869 as call-man on Engine Company No. 7,
where he remained nntil December, 1871, when he was transfered to Engine
Company No. 10. September 4, 1874, he was again transferred to this com-
[)any, where he has since remained. His first position in the boat was as fire-
man. From that he was made deck-hand, and in 1883 he was assigned to the
l)osition of hoseman. Wiiile riding on the steam pro|)elling engine, on Mt.
Vernon street, he was thrown off, and the wheels of the engine passed over his
riglit foot, completely crushing it, but by the skill of his physician^ it was
saved from being amputated. He was unable to use it for sixteen months.
Mr. King is a member of the Barnicoat Association, also of St. Paul Lodge,
South Boston, and Queen Esther Chapter, Eastern Star of the Masons.

JosRPii S. Pine (Fig. 6) was born in the island of Fayal, in the Azores,
June 4, 1847, and is therefore 41 years of age. He came to this city when a
boy, but went to sea until the rebellion, when he enlisted in the navy. He
served in various war- vessels up to 1865, when he was mustered out and
again went to sea, in the merchant-service. June, 1879, be was appointed
a permanent member of this department and assigned to his present position.
He is a member of the Grand Army.

Thomas Edward Evans (Fig. 7) is the youngest man in this company.
He was born in Boston, Mass., November 18, 1864, and is therefore 24 years
of age. His experience as fireman dates from September 23, 1887. when he
was appointed a permanent member and assigned to this company, for which
position he was well adapted, l>eing previously employed in the tow-boats
in Boston Harbor. He remained with this company until October 8, 1887,
when lie was transferred to Ladder Company No. 8, and a short time later
was transferred to this compan}*. Mr. Evans has been instrumental in saving
several lives from drowning while employed in the harbor.

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CHAPTER yill.

DISTRICT NO. 4.

THIS district is bounded as follows : Comiuenciug at the di-aw of Cliarles-
riyer bridge, west of Charlestowii and Wasbingtoii sti-eets to Winter
street ; throagb tlie centre of Winter am) Park streets, west side of Beacon to
Arlington ; throagb Ariington, west side of Commonwealth avenne to Chester
park; through Chester park to the water (Charles river^. Within this terri-
tory are embraced some of the largest warehouses, anil other public aud pri-
vate buiklings, to.be found in the city. Of the public buildiugs we may men-
tion the State House, City Hall, Registry of l)ee<ls, Court House (Old and
New), Suffolk County Jail, Massachusetts Hospital, Boston Athenaeum, elc.
Places of amusement : Music Hall, Horticultural Hall, Boston Museum, How-
jud Theatre, Dime Museum, and Nickelodeon. Hotels : Parker's, Young's,
Tremont, American, Revere, Quincy, Coolidge, CrawfonI, Sherman, and
Park's. RaibxMd depots: Boston A Maine, and its. Eastern, Western, and
Northern divisions, and the Fitchburg, Churches : King's Chapel, Park-street,
Bowdoin-sqoare, Mt. Vernon, First Congregational, West Church, Temple-
street, and Saint Joseph's. Other notable buildings : Charity Buildings, Old
Ladies' Home, Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, West City
Stables, five public school-houses, etc.

One-half of the Common and the Public Garden are included in this sec-
tion. After tlie fire of 1794, by which the several rope-walks on Pearl and
Atkinson streets were burned, the inhabitants allowed them to be rebuilt on
the flats at the foot of the Common, on condition that no rope-walks would be
built upon the old site. By this act the old Round Marsh was lost to the
town, which had always, from the first settlement, been a part of the Com-
mon, or training-field, and it Wan not until the first year of the elder Quincy's
administration of city affairs thaf the lost estate was regained by pacing the
owners the sum of S54,000< and obtaining a conveyance of the land on Feb-
ruary 25, 182i, it having been out of the town's possession for nearly thirty
years, the grant from the town having been made September 1, 1794.

When the rope-walks were built, an ojjen space was left at the southerly
end, near the foot of Boylston street ; but no street was laid out until Boylston
street was extended westerly over the flats. September 25, 1837, Horace
Gray and others petitioned for the use of the land for public gardens, which,
in November, 1838, was granted, on certain conditions : one being that no
l>uilding should be erected, except a greenhouse and a tool-house and these
not more tbaa fourteen feet high. On Febvuatj \^\^^^^^w^>R,^Ci\^^^<i^5vcse^

468 lilSTOHy OF UO^TON FIRK UKPAHTMESr.

DarracDtt, C V. Curtis, aii<l otlicrs were tucorporatcil us the proprietoiii of
the liotanic Ganlcn in Uoeton. The}* fitted up a conservatory for plants and
birds, just north of Beacon and west of Charles streets, which was very at-
tractive, until it was burned, daring 1841 ; after that, efforts were fruitlesB to
buy the gai-den. A place was designed for the City Hall u|x>q Arlington
street, on a line with Commonwealth avenue, the building facing due east
and west ; but this plan was given up, and the comer-stone of the present
building was laid December 22, 1862, and dedicated September 18, 18G5.

The apparatus in tliis district are : Engines Nos. 4, 6, 10 ; Chemical En-
gine No. 1, Ladder No. 1, Hose No. 8, and Water-Tower. The headquar-
ters of the District Chief is in the honse of Engine Compan}' No. 4.

District Chief William T. Cheswkll, of tliis district, is one of the best
known men in tlie department. He was born in Boston, Mass., January 7,
1848, and is therefore 45 years of age. His experience in the fire depart-
ment of this city dates from bis boyhood, as in 185G he joined the volun-
teer association connected with Extinguisher Engine Com|>any No. 5, then
located on East street, the site now occupied by Engine No. 7. In 1859 he
was appointed a substitute on Steam Fire Engine No. 7, which was then
located on Purchase street. April 1, 1863, he was appointed hoseman with
tlie same company, where he remained until June 1, 1864, at whidi time be
was transferred as driver of Bamicoat Engine No. 4, located in Sc<^lay's
building. January 1, 1871, he was promoted to assistant engineman, and
April 4, 1874, was promoted to engineman, and three days later was pro-
moted to captain of tlie same company. He was again promoted, July 1,
1880, to assistant engineer, the position he now holds. Chief Cheswell is a
member of several organizations : Vice-president Veteran Firemen's Associa-
tion ; treasurer Firemen's Charitable Association ; treasurer Boston Firemen's
Burial Lot ; past president Barnicoat Fire Association ; also, a member in
the Masonic fraternity. Odd Fellows, and other benevolent organizations.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 4.

Names of Members since 1874.

W. T. Cheswell, promoted chief, 4th district, July 1, 1880; C. F.
Deering, tr. September 1, 1882, to Engine Company No. 6; Frank Bowker,
ap. 1874, tr. Engine Company No. 29 ; J. C. Hairington, resigned July, 1887,
ap. August, 1874 ; M. Alicrn, discharged December If), 1875, ap. 1874 ; C.
Griffin, died April 16, 1882, ap. 1874; F. P. Moriarty, discharged July 30,
1874, ap. 1873; Warren Blood, discharged April 30, 1874; J. D. Kelley, tr.
to Ladder Company No. 3, April, 1882, ap. 1874 ; B. H. Bailey, tr. from
Engine Company No. 10, discharged from Engine Company No. 4, 1879 ;
M. Whelan, discharged August 10, 1874, ap. 1873; J. Brown, dischargeil
September 11, J874, ap. 1873; J. Kimball, tr. Cliemical P^ngine Company
Ab. /. resigned August, 1885, ap. 1874; G. VI. \v\\ox> U. \\o%^ Coxw^^wv

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 469

No. 8, ap. September 1, 1874 ; C. C. Willett, promoted captain Engine Com-
pany No. 22, July, 1880, ap. September 1, 1874; F. C. Douglas, tr. Engine
Company No. 25, Decemiier 15, 1875, ap. September, 1875 ; C. II. Cusk-
ing, discharged April, 1882, ap. December, 1877 ; Patrick Keyes, tr. Engine
Company No. 22, April 13, 1882; B. E. Bartlett, ap. April 19, 1876, tr.
Engine Company No. 1, 1882; G. R. Knights, ap. December 1, 1880, tr.
Chemical Engine Company No. 1 ; Warren Fletcher, discharged December,
1880; Dennis O'Brien, discharged October 4, 1882, ap. September, 1881;
William Gay, tr. Engine Company No. 10 ; Greorge F. Titus, promoted cap-
tain Engine Company No. 27, March 17, 1884; F. W. Turner, resigned
October, 1884, tr. from Engine Company No. 3, September 1, 1882 ; Walter
Delano, resigned October 1, 1883, ap. October 14, 1882; John Graves, tr.
Ladder Company No. 8, February 25, 1886 ; J. T. Byron, tr. Chemical En-
gine Compau}* No. 5; C. H. Floyd, resigned September 19, 1885, ap. April,
1882 ; Edward B. Sproul, tr. Engine Company No. 10 ; Henry Coakley, tr.
Engine Company No. 26, ap. 1881 ; Joseph Pierce, burned to death, August,
1884, ap. October, 1883 ; Joseph Newell, discharged November 29, 1882, ap.
October, 1881 ; James Haley, tr. lieutenant Engine Company No. 10 ; William
Chittick, tr. Engine Compan}* No. 6 ; John McCarty, tr. Engine Company No.
12 (see Records Engine Company No. 25) ; John Travers, resigned October,
1882, tr. from Engine Company No. 6 to Engine Company No. 4, September 1,
1882 ; Daniel F« Hurley, ap. June, 1883, tr. Engine Company No. 7, January,
1886 ; William A. Rathburn, tr. Engine Company No. 4 from Engine Com-
pany No. 6, March 17, 1884, ap. October 21, 1883, tr. to Engine Company
No. 34 ; C. W. Stevens, present member Engine Company No. 4, clerk at
headquarters ; M. J. Crowley, tr. asst. engineman Engine Company No. 26 ;
.George H. Twiss, tr. hoseman Engine Company No. l,ap. January 16, 1885 ;
W. B. Bachelder, tr. Engine Company No. 15, ap. January 16, 1885 ; Frank
H. Smith, tr. Engine Company No. 9, May 3, 1889 ; J. E. Burg, tr. Hose
Company No. 6, ap. September 27, 1886 ; C. W. Harris, tr. Engine Company
No. 33, ap. September 27, 1886 ; C. Heme, tr. Engine Company No. 10, ap.
to Engine Company No. 4, August 23, 1888; Robert Carlton, tr. Engine
Company No. 10, ap. September 3, 1884; Henry Phillips, discharged April
27, 1876 ; W. A. Caswell, tr. Engme Company No. 25, August 23, 1888, ap.
February, 1888 ; J. L. McLaughlin, discharged, ap. 1874.

Present Members.

Capt. HiRAH D. Smith (Fig. 1) was born at E^tport, Me., October,
1844. He is a carpenter by trade, at which he was employed when the late
war broke out. He was among the first to offer his services in this great
struggle, and enlisted in the army in 1861. He remained in active service
until 1864, when he was mustered out, and promoted a corporal. He came to
Boston in 1865, and again worked at his trade^ and joined the call force of
the department, as assistant foreman of Ladder Coui\>«Ai^ "^o.^^^xjiTvoi^V^^-

460 iiiSTOIfV OF iiOHTON FIHH DKPAKTMKNT.

On the reorganization he wiih trausferrcd anil pnimoted to captain of £ngtnc
Company No. 22. In 1H80 he iras tninsferred to his present coinimny. He
is a nicm))cr of the Royal Arcjiuuni, Odd Fellows, and tlie Grand Army of
the Republic.

Lieut. J. P. Dean (Fig. 2) was appointed a member of this de|>artmeiit
January 22, 1883, at which time he was detailed a hoseman in Engine Com-
pany No. 26. June 24, 1887, he was transferred to Engine Company No. 14,
and on July 23, 1888, was transferred back to Engine Company No. 26. He
was promoted to his present ixMitlon, and assigned to this oomimuy November
1, 1888.

Engineman Michael J. Slattert (Fig. 3) was bom in Rozbary Dis-
trict, Boston, Mass., January 22, 1849. He is a machinist b}' trade, at which
he was employed up to his ap|)ointment on tliis force, which occurred during
1870, as substitute on Engine Company No. 14. He was ap|)ointed hoeeman
on the same engine September 5, 1872, and reappointed to same position on
the reorganization of the department, June 1, 1874, as a permanent member,
and assigned driver of Hook and Ladder Compan}- No. 11, September 81,
1879. He was promoted and transferred to assistant engineman of Engine
Company No. 29, January 14, 1882. January 16, 1886, he was promoted and
assigned to his present position. Mr. Slattery is a member of the Knights of
Honor.

Assistant P3ngineman Ebbk C. Lothrop (Fig. 4) was bom in Boston,
Mass., May 26, 1860; is therefore 29 years of age. He is a machinist
b}' trade, which vocation he followed until January 16, 1886, at which
time he was appointed a substitute in the old Aerial Ladder Comi>any;
July, 1882, he was appointed a call -member in Hose Company No. 5, and
was promoted to senior hoseman in charge in 1883. He was appointed a per-
manent member January 16, 1886, in this company, and transferred to Engine
Company No. 23 April 1, 1886. During the ensuing year he was transferred
to the repair-sho[), but was again transferred, December 31, 1886, to this com-
pany as assistant engineman. Mr. Lothrop is a member of the Commercial
Lodge of L O. O. F.

W. B. Whiting (Fig. 5), driver of the water-tower apparatus, was born
in Boston, Mass., August 17, 1850 ; is therefore 39 years of age. He enlisted
in the navy in January, 1861, and served on the flagship **Melvin," under
Admiral Porter; he was mustered out of service in 1863. April 1, 1885, he
joined tliis department, as substitute in this company, and on June 24, 1888,
was appointed a permanent member.

W. C. Nkwdick (Fig. G), driver, was born in Georgetown, Me., Febru-
ary 29, 1856. He came to Boston in 1874, and joined this department. Sep-
tember 3, 1884, he was assigned to this company; from where he was
transferred to Ladder Company No. 1, where he remained seven months,
w/iea he was transferred to his present position. Mr. Newdick is a member
of the Order of Ameriaxw Firemen.

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HISTORT OF nOSTOIf FIRK DEPARTMENT. 468

Edward C. Sabornt (Fig. 7) was born in Portland, Me., December 19,
1815. He followed the sea [>reviou8 to Joining the Fire I>epartQient in 1878, at
which time he was appointed a substitute. On the reorganization of the de-
partment he was appointed a permanent member, and in February, 1886, he
was assigned to this company. He is a member of Hunker Hill Lotlgc of Odd
Fellows, also of the Charlestown Veteran Firemen's Association.

Framk H. Hurra (Fig. 8) first saw the light in Boston, Mass., December
26, 1859. He is a practical printer, which trade he pursued until becoming a
member of this department. . He was a call-substitute In Engine Companies
Nos. 9 and 11 previous to his appointment as permanent substitute, on Marcb
28, 1885, when he was assigned to Engine Company No. 25. July 1, 1886,
he was made a permanent member, and transferred to this company. He is
a member of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Erwih C. Bowman (Fig. 9) was born in Littleton, N.H., September 22,
1850, and is therefore 38 years of age. He came to Boston in 1869, and was
employed as clerk. April 23, 1874, he joined this department, and was as-
signed as permanent member to Engine Company No. 8, where he remained
until September 29, 1888, when he was transferred to this company. During
the fourteen years* service he has met with no severe accident. He is a mem-
ber of the Odd Fellows and the Royal Arcanum.

C. J. Hrarx (Fig. 10) was bom in Boston, February 4, 1862, and is
therefore 26 years of age. He entered the department as call-man, in Hose
Company No. 5, January 19, 1886. He was made a substitute and assigned
to Engine Company No. 25, February 16, 1888, and was promoted permanent
member January 5, 1888 ; and on August 24, 1888, was transferred to this
company. Mr. Heam was severely' burnt about the arms and face on April
18, 1888, by a hot-air explosion.

Thoicas H. Ramsat (Fig. 11) was bom in East Boston, July 14, 1859.
He leamed the plumber's trailc, which he followed until Febraary 16, 1888,
at which time he joined this force, and was appointed substitute on Engine
Company No. 29. He wn6 assigned to this company April 18, 1888. Mr.
Ramsay is a member of the Good Fellows and the Firemen*s Charitable Asso-
ciation. . . .

E. A. BuRBAiiK (Fig. 12) bedame connected with this department Novem-
ber 23, 1888, at which time'he was appointed a substitute in this company.

J. E. F. Griffin (Fig. 13) first saw the light in Charlestown District,
Boston, Mass., October 6, 1859. After leaving school be was employed as a
teamster, which occupation he followed until November 23, 1888, when he
was appointed a substitute in this department and detailed to Engine Com-
pany No. 1, from which he was transferred to this company, November 27,
and assigned assistant driver of Chemical Engine No. 1.

iii'iroHY OF iiosTo.v nut: iiKiwurMKyr.

t'ilKMICAI. KSGiNK CO.Ml'ANY M).

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Jamks C. K. IIlmi'iiut {Fig. 1, l>uiu»m ot [kij,'.), I'lijjiricrniui of Cliciuical
Eiigiuo fuiiipiiiijr No. 1, WHS Ixini in Jit- Julm's, N.K.. (>utol>er i*. 1S44. He
cuiue to Boston in 18M, und A|inl I, 1871, joiiiod this fui'ct;, licin^ appoiiiLcil
a IwrmuneiU tneiuber uiiU usisigiiuil to thin i-om|)aiiy. Fuliriiaiy 'J, 1ST3, lie
wns ti-ausfurred and iimiuutuil lu his gxuseiit (lositiori. Mr. Hiim|)hry is a
member of tlie 'i'lieatriciU Hi-elianica' AtisocinLiun of thia city, also ol' tbe
Clinritnblc, Veteran, Atid liaruicuut Kire ARsociatioii.

John J. Flahauan (Fig. '2, ItoLUtui uf page) was born in Cburlcetuwu
District, Boston, Mass., November 114, ISiiH. lie entered thia department aa
11 substitiUe, in Engine Comimuy No. G, Muix-b 2», 1885 ; aud on February
4, 18k;. wu» promoted a permanent man; and on September I, IS'iB, was
tranal'erred to this company.

John B. Hehnkssy (Fig. '■\, bottom of page), of Cljeiui^^l Engine Com-
pany No. 1, was born in Lawrtmce, Ma»s., M:irdi 3, 1800. lie worked at
his trade as house-painter nntil July '^, 11^83, when be was appoinl^l subsli-
tnte and assigned to Engine Company No. 7, from wberc be was transferred
lo Engine Company Nu. 26 in the same year. He «:is appointed a permanent
member Mav I. 1 884, and assigned to this company as hoseman. Ue is a
member of tbe American Legion of Honor, also of the Firemen's Charitable
Association.

ENGINK COMPANY NO. 6.
Namks or Mbmbkhs sinck 1874.
M. B. Kimbalt, captain, ap. May I, 1874, tr. Mart:h 17, 1884; E. A.
Whitehead, lieutenant, ap. May 1, 1874, tr. September I, 1882; J. C.
Travers, engincman, ap. May 1, 1874, tr. September 1, 1882; C. C. Wilsoo,
assistant engineman, ap. May 1, 1874, tr. September 1, 1882 ; C. W. Hodg-
don, ap. May 1, 1874, tr. January 3, 1879 ; J. W. Groves, ap. May 1, 1874,
tr. August 8, 1881 ; F. A. Bean, ap. May I, 1874, tr. May 31, 1889 ; P. H.
Freeman, ap. May 1 , 1874, discharged November 3, 1876 ; W. C. Fogg, ap.
M.iy 1, 1874, resigned May 20, 1876; Z. S. Smith, ap. May 1, 1874, dia-
charged June 20, 1876; L. G. Newman, ap. May 1, 1874, discharged May 14,
187C ; F. L. Co.iU, ap. May 1, 1874, dischai'ged Jnly 31, 1576 ; D. McCarty,
ap. May 24, 1874, discharged March 1.^, 1876; A. R. Clnft, ap. April 6,
1876, discharged August 20, 1876; P. J. Carey, ap. June 20, 187G, killed
July 31, 1880 ; W. A. Rathburn, lientenant, ap. August 29, 1876, tr. Mai-ch
17, 1884: W. N. I!. Knights, np. August 29, 1876, tr. March 24. 1879 ; J. A.
Kelley, ap. November 9, 1876, tr. December 1, 187.7; h. La Kerre, ap.
December 1, 1876, resigned April 2. 1879; Frank Norton, ap. January 3,
1879, discharged Marcli 9. 1882; James Porter, ap. March 24, 1879, tr.
November 6, 188.^; Michael H. Barry, ap. April 30, 1879, discharged
J\'ovemher 27, I8ft0; George Chapman, ap. TleCftmV»&t \&., \Rftft,tt. Decern-

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 465

ber 21, 1880; P. J. Farley, ap. December 21, 1880, died October 31, 1881 ;
A. R. Johnson, ap. August 8, 1881, tr. October 27, 1881 ; J. A. Shannon,
ap. October 27, 1881, tr. September 1, 1882 ; W. R. Adams, ap. November 7,

1881, resigned November 8, 1885 ; C. T. Deering, engineman, ap. Septem-
ber 1, 1882, discharged September 19, 1883; F. A. Greenleaf, assistant
engineman, ap. September 1, 1882, tr. March 21, 1883; J. A. Haley, ap.
September 1, 1882, tr. December 10, 1884 ; J. H. Metcalf, ap. October 2,

1882, reaigned November 29, 1882 ; Silas Morse, Jr., assistant engineman,
ap. March 21, 1883, tr. March 31, 1886; J. H. Marks, engineman, ap.
October 8, 1883, resigned October 11, 1883; W. H. Clay, engineman, ap.
October 21, 1883, tr. March 28, 1886 ; P. £. Keyes, capUin, ap. March 17,
1884, promoted March 17, 1887 ; J. F. Ryan, lieutenant, ap. March 17, 1884,
tr. Fcbraary 16, 1888; P. H. Kenney, ap. September 24, 1886, tr. March 24,
1888; C. £. MuUoy, ap. January 16, 1886, tr. June 25, 1887;- Engene Cum-
mings, captain, ap. April 1, 1887, dischai^ed August 20, 1888; P. F.
McDonough, lieutenant, ap. February 16, 1888, tr. August 31, 1888 ; John
Bell, ap. January 22, 1883, tr. November 1, 1888; J. I. Quigley, ap. Janu-
ary 16, 1886, tr. November 2, 1888 ; J. J. Flanagan, ap. Febmary 4, 1887,
tr. October 19, 1888.

Pbbsxmt Msmbebs.

Capt. JoHK F. Rtan (Fig. 1) was bom in Boston, April 17, 1857,
which makes him the youngest man holding a similar position in the depart-
ment. After leaving school he worked at the steam-fitting business until
May 15, 1880, when he entered this department, as a permanent member,
and was assigned to £ngine Ck>mpany No. 7. January 22, 1883, he was
transferred to Engine Company No. 26, and on March 17 of the following
year he was promoted lieutenant and assigned to Engine Company No. 6.
February 16, 1888, he was promoted to the position of captain, and assigned
to Engine Company No. 33, and on August 30, 1888, was transferred to
Engine Company No. 6. Captain R^'an was never severely injured, but has,
like his colleagues, met with many narrow escapes from death. He, in com-
pany with District Chief Kcyes, saved the life of an old lady from a building
in North Bennet street. He is amember of the Blue Hill Assembly, Legion
of Honor, and the .Boston Veteran Firemen's Association.

Lieut. Joseph M. Gaboan (Fig. 2) was born in Boston, Mass., March
19, 1853, and is therefore 35 years of age. He began his career in this
department on April 24, 1873, as driver for ex-Chief Engineer Damrell, and
held that position until the administration of ex-Chief Engineer Green, in
1874, when he was appointed as messenger to that officer, and was appointed
a permanent member of the force. He was transferred April 1, 1876, to
officer in charge of Hose Company No. 8, and on June 1, 1882, was trans-
ferred to Engine Company No. 23, and was again transferred, May 4 of the
same yeaTf to EngiDe Company No. 10, as dtwet. W^ T^xaalvcv^^ ^\>iick '^'^

4GG iiisrotiv or no.-iro\ yint: ohi'aht.vkxt.

Com|>uiiy uiilil Febrimr.v Ifi, 1><H8. wlien his Htlcicnt eervlMB were rccognizoJ
by piiMuiitiuii to lii'iiLuiiuut, nnil ussigi)i.'il tu Kiininc Coui|iuriy Nu. 2G. and mi
August 31, l«H8, WHS traiisrcrrpd to tliia company. Lieut. Gargan has iiad
some very nurniw escapes from dcuth, (lie inOHt not&lilc lieiug at the TrcinoQl
Teiniile fire, when lie with Bcvcrnl firemen were at woik iuside the buildiug at
tlic time the roof fi'll in- Soino of bis comrades werB buried uuder the
lUbris, but were got out nil riglit, wliile the more fortunate got umlcr tlic
gallery. la 1875, while driving ex-Chief Green to Box 67, they had a narrow

-■ cxcape from a collision with Ladder Truck No. 8.

Enginenian John II. McGabr (Fig. 3) was born in Donegal, Ireland,
June 16, 1850. He eame to this city June 20, 1861, but soon after went to
Wincbester, Maas., where be learned the machinist's trade. From there be
came to Boston and entcied tbe Boston poliee force, 1870, in whicb be served
five years, when he went to Augusta, Gn.. where he was foreman of a large
macliine-Bhop. While in that city he was a member of the Augusta fire
department, acting im engiueniaa and instructor of Richmond Steamer No.
7. He remained in that [Hisition two years and eight months. On his return
to Boston be joined this department. October 8, 1883, as substitute, and waa as-
signed to the repair-sbop. In March he was transferred to Engine Company
No. 10 as a permanent member. He remained tbere two years, when he was
promoted to eugtiieman and assigned to this company. Mr. MuGurr met
with a painful accident while going to a fire in April, 1885. His engine
struck a hoi-se-car, whicb tlircw bim otT bis scat and pulled his arm out of
joint. He is a member of the Itoyal Arcanum and of the Odd Fellon's.

Assistant Engineman William F. Crowlei (Fig. 4) was born in
St. John, N.B., November 1, 1855. H« came to this city about eighteen
years ago, and worked at the macbinist'x trade until October 24, 1883, when
he was appointed a substitute in this force and assigned to Engine Company
No. 3. From there be was transferred to Engine Company No. 23, and
detailed to repair-shop ; then back to Engine Company No. 3 again. He was
promoted a permanent member February 16, 1885, and asaigoed to this ,
company as assistant engineman, April 1, 1886. Mr. Crowley is s member
of the Royal Arcanum.

Fbakk a. Bean (Fig. 5) is the oldest man in this company. He was
born in Belfast, Me., July 18, 1839, and is therefore 49 years of age. He
came to Boston in 1862, at whicb time be discontinued the occupation of mari-
ner. He joined this department May, 1867, as call-man in this company, ^

' and in May, 1874, was promoted a permanent member. Mr. Bean has during
tills time never been seriously wounded. He is a member of America
Loiige 191, of the Odd Fellows.

Michael C. Leonard (Fig. 6) was bom in Jamaica Plain District,
Boston, Mass., March 21, 1858. He is a plumber by trade, at which he was
employed until his appointment as a substitute in this department, April 24,
JSSS, and detailed to tbis company ; and ou June %1 W vas ^romotiod to a

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HISTORY OF BOSTON FIHE DBPAHTMENT. 469

permanent member. He does a large nmoiint of plumbing-work for the
department. Mr. Leonard was laid up for three weeks from injuries
reeeived by being run over by a hose-cart at a fire on Sudbury street, Box 21,
May 10, 1885.

WiLLiAU CHrmcK (Fig. 7) first saw the light in Boston, July 13, 18.04.
He is a brass-finisher by trade, at which he worked until 1882, when he was
appointed a substitute and assigned to Engine Company No. 26, in which
he was promoted a permanent member October 16 of the ensuing year. He
resigned January 22, 1883, but again returned May 2, 1884, as substitute in
the company. He was transferred to Engine Company No. 4, and made a
permanent member December 10, 1884. From there he was transferred to
this company, and June 24, 1887, was again transferred to Engine Company
No. 10, and was promoted assistant eiigineman, October 16 of the same year ;
but in August, 1887, he was transferred to this company to his present
position.

Alprbd Chadbourn (Fig. 8) was born in the Dorchester District, Bos-
ton, Mass., August 25, 1859. After leaving school he was employed as a
mill-hand; his appointment in this department dates from January, 1880,
as acaU-man in Engine Company No. 17. February 25, 1885, he was pro-
moted a permanent member and assigned to Engine Company No. 26, and
on March 26, 1888, he was transferred to this company.

William J. Rhjet (Fig. 9) was born in Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., August 28, 1860. He is a tiu-roofer by trade, at which he worked
until appointed a substitute in the department, June 24, 1887, and assigned
to this company. Mr. Biley was one of the men who were severely burned at
the Fort Hill square fire. He was laid up seven weeks. He is a member of
Hanover Assembly, Royal Good Fellows.

Pbtbr Callahak (Fig. 10) was born in Boston, Mass., July 5, 1858.
He was employed as a machinist's helper until June 24, 1887, when he was
appointed a substitute of the department and assigned to this company.

CoBNEUUS Donovan (Fig. 11) was born in Dover, Mass., July 17, 1857.
He was employed at the Norway Steel and Iron Works as teamster, until his
appointment in this department as a substitute in Ladder Company No. 3,
on February 4, 1887 ; and on January 6, 1888, was appointed a permanent
member. November 16, 1888, he was transferred to this company.

M. J. Norton (Fig. 12) was born in Boston, Mass., July 27, 1864. He
is a cooper by trade, at which he was employed until his appointment in this
department. He first began fire service as a call-substitute on Hose Com-
I>any No. 9, October 10, 1886, and soon after was transferred to Ladder
Company No. 5. He was promoted a permanent substitute February 16, 1888,
and assigned to Ladder Company No. 1, and during 1888 was transferred to
this company. Mr. Norton fell from the top of a ladder while a member of
Ladder Company No. 1, which company was exercising, July 28, 1888, on
Friead street^ and was very seriously injured. He \^ a mencJaex ^1 ^\j^*^^\rx
Bad Paul's Temperance Society.

47y UiSiOliY OF ISOSritN F/UK IIKI'AHTMKNT.

KNfiINK COMPANY NO. ID.

Name.s of Mkmukks sinck lf474.

G. W. Warren, cuiitain, ap. 1874, no record ; Gilman Tvng, engine-

man, ap. 1871, rnsignuil May 20, 18K0 ; Jamca K. Dooly, :issislniit, :>|i.

1874, resigned June 20, 1876 ; A. H. Towiie, ap. 1874, rcsignoi! OLtolter 15,
1875 ; William rnyue, o.\>. 1874, resigned Kebruary 15, 1875 ; C. H. .Skiinriiiiigs,
ap. 1874, I'csignud December 7, 1875 ; J. L. Stitnsoii, ap. 1874. resigned
October 5, 1878 ; B. F. Hayley, ap. 1874, resigned May 20, 1880 ; Thomas
Lally, a]i. 1874, Ir. to P:ngine Company No. 20, November R, 1879 ; H. S.
Worrell, ap. 1874, resigned March 27, 188(i ; A. P. Sinitb, ap. Februaiy 15,

1875, resigned November 7, 1881 ; Samuel Ridlcr, ap. November i, 1875, tr.
to Laddor Company No. ft, March 24, 187U ; William Hudson, np. December 8,
1875, ir. .Inly 2C, 1877; Frank A. Greenleaf, ap. August 2a, 1876, tr. to
Engine Company No. 23, September I, 1882 ; Julius M. Nnzro, ap, July 20,

1877, Ir. to Engine Company No. 22, October 10, 1878 ; A. H. Egerton, ap.
October 6, 1878, resigned April 10, 1880 ; A. W. Ilutchings. ap. October 10,

1878, resigned March 28, 1881 ; Thomas F. Lyons, ap. March 24, 1879, re-
signed December 4, ISRO; William. H. Knigbt, ap. March 24, 1870. tr. to
Engine Company No. 6, November 6, 1885 ; Walter Reetarick. ap. November
8, 1879, tr. to Engine Company No. 26, March 1, 1880; C. Allison, ap.
March I. 1880, died November 28, 1887 ; C. H. Tagan, ap. April 10,1880,
tr. to Engine Company No. 23, May 4, 1885; E. A. I'erkins. ap. December
17, 1880, tr. aa captain to Ladder Company No. 5, April, 1887 ; G. Cuinmings,
ap. May 20, 1880, no reconl : W. J. Gaffey, ap. December 24. 1881, tr. to
Ladder Company No. 13, no record; C. C. Wilson, ap. Seplember 1, 1882,
no record; Mtircb 17, IH84, Gay, ap. November 25, 1882, tr. to Engine
Company No. 5; V. P. Carpenter, ap. October. 1883. reaisincd July 15,
1884; J. M. McGarr, ap. March 17, 1884, tr. to Engine C<nnpriny No. 6.
April 1, 1886 ; T. F. McDonough, ap. July 17, 1883, resigned November 26,
1884 ; C. H. Stevens, ap. March, 1885, tr. to Engine Company No. 4, Janu-
ary 19, 1889 ; C. O. Poland, captain, ap. April 28, 188.-), tr. to Engine Com-
pany No, 25. April 28. 1885; G. W. Frost, capUin, ap. April 28, 188.i, tr.
to Engine Company No. 33, August, 1888 ; J. M. Gai^an, ap. HE.iy 4, 1885,
tr. to Engine Company No. 6, April 1, 1887 ; S. Mor»<e, assisLint enginman,
ap. April 1. 1886, resigned; G. F. Joyce, tr. to Ladder Company No. 3,
October 30, 1888.

Present Mehbeks.

Captain Petek F. McDonough (Fig 1) was born in Boston, M.iss.,

August 7, 185C. Ilis service in the department dates from July 1, 1883, at

which time he was appointed a substitute in Ladder Company No, 8. Sip-

tciolier S4, 1883, he was assigned a permanent member in the same company.

/ife ntta tmaafericd January 7, 1884, to Ladder Comvanv Ti\Q. \ , ^iiito -KVifAv

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HISTORY or nOSTOS FIRK hKPAUTMENT. 473

company he was transferred and promoted to the ixwition of lieutenant, Au-
gnst 16, 1887, to Engine Company No. 26, where he remained until Febrnary
16, 1888, when he was transferred to Kngine Company No. G. His services
were again recognized, and he was promoted captain and assigned to Engine
Company No. 10. Captain MeDonough is a member of the Firemen's Chari-
table Association.

Lieut. James A. Haley (Fig. 2) first saw the light in Boston, Mass.,
March 31, 1850, and Is therefore 38 years of age. He is a slater by trade.
He joined the force in August, 1876, as call-substitute in Engine Company
No. 26, and was appointed a permanent member on June 2, 1880, and as-
signed to the same company. He was transferred, September 1, 1882, to
Kngine Company No. 6. From there he was transferred, December 10, 1885,
to Engine Company No. 4. He was promoted lieutenant, aiid transferred to
this company, February 18, 1888. Lieutenant Haley has been several times
severely injured, but has recovered from their eflfects completely. He is a
member of the Oliver Ames Lodge of Good Fellows, also the Charitable and
Veteran Firemen's Associations.

Engineman Joseph R. Gilbert (Fig. 3) was born in Leeds, Me.,
August 7, 1833. He was a member of the Lowell, Mass., fire department in
1851, and in 1854 was a member of the department in Lawrence, Mass. He
removed to Charlestown, and was employed in the Navy- Yard as a machinist
in 1861, and joined the Charlestown fire department the same year. In
1866 he moved to Pawtucket, R.I., and was a member of the fire depart-
ment of that city. During 1870 he again returned to this city and joined this
department ; was appointed engineman, and assigned to Engine Company No.
21, from where he was transferred to this company, June 1, 1880. Mr. Gilbert
is a member of the Charlestown Veteran Firemen's Association.

Assistant-Engineman Richard T. Tuson (Fig. 4) was born in Ballard-
vale, Mass., September 2, 1858, and is therefore 30 years of age. He is a
machinist by trade, at which he worked until February, 1886, at which time
he was appointed a call-man in Hose Company No. 7. He was appointed a
permanent member in June, 1887, and assigned to Engine Company No. 26,
and on October 7, 1887, was transferred to this company.

William Henry Boudwyn {T\g. 5), driver, waslK>rn in Boston, Febru-
ary 9, 1856. He was employed as a teamster, and on August 8, 1874, was
appointed permanent driver in Engine Company No. 26, from where he
was transferred to Ladder Company No. 3, and on October 30, 1888, was
transferred to this company. Mr. Boudwyn was laid up two months with
a fractured ankle, received at a fire at Edison Electric Light Works, June
2, 18H«.

James C. Pouter (Fig. 6), driver of the hose-carriage, was born in
Bnst<:>l, England, December 7, 1830. He came to this city in May, 1847,
and worked at his trade of basket-making. He left Boston in 1862^ but •
jog^a/n returned in 1863^ which was the ouXj tme \i^ ^«J^ ovxV. o\ >^^ \^\»3N«-

474 nisTOHY OF /io.sro.v fibk dkpaetmknt.

ment 8ince December, 1853, at which time lie Joined Hand Engine Company
No. 4, wiiieb was stationed in this iKMise. He remained witli it until the com-
pany was disbundod, and Hose Company No. 7 took Uieir plaoCi wiien ho
became a member of tliat company; and when the present company' was
oi^anize<l, in 1874, lie was among tlie number engaged. He was promotcfl
captain of tiiis company in 1872 Later on he was transferred to Engine
Company No. 6, and soon after was assigned to his present position in tliis
company.

John Hrnry Barutio, Jr. (Fig. 7), was bom in Roxbnry District, Bos-
ton, Mass., March 6, 1860. He is a house-painter by trade, and tn October,
1886, was appointed a call-member in Engine Company No. 14. One year
later he was promoted a i)ermanent member, and assigned to this company.
Mr. Barutio received a medal and twenty-fivedoUars from the Humane So-
ciet}' for rescuing a man from drowning in the Charles river on the night
of November 29, 1887.

James M. Walters (Fig. 8) was bom in Charlestown District, Boston,
Mass., September 25, 1859, and is therefore 29 yeare of age. He was em*
ployed as a teamster previous to his appointment on the force, which occurred
February 16, 1888, when he was assigned to Ladder Company No. 1, and
on Jan. 1, 1889, was transferred to this company.

Charles H. Stevens (Fig. 9) was born in Boston, October 5, 1858.
After leaving school he was employed as driver of express and other wagons
until March 28, 1885, when he was appointed substitute and assigned to this
company*.

Robert John Carleton (Fig. 10) was born in St. John, N.B., August
30, 1859, making him 29 years of age. He came to Boston during 1877, and
worked at mercantile business until he Entered this department as a substitute,
July 1, 1883, in Engine Company No. 8. September 3, 1884, he was pro-
moted a permanent member and assigned to this company-. Mr. Carleton
bad his shoulder dislocated at the Sugar Refinery fire, on Eastern avenue, by
the falling in of the floor; he was also burned about the face and hands
at the Congress-street fire. He is a member of the Firemen's Charitable
Association.

Robert Cummings (Fig. 11) was born in St. John, N.B., November 24,
1857. He is a house-painter by trade, and came to this city ten years ago.
He joined this department in 1885, as call-substitute in Hose Company No. 4,
and was appointed permanent substitute, January 5, 1888, and assigned to this
company.

Edward F. Fitzgerald was born in Boston, Mass., August 16, 1850.
lie worked at the priuter's trade until his ap|>ointment in this department.
His career as a fireman dates from 1871, at which time he was apiK>inted a
call-substitute. He left the force shortly after, but returned again in 1876
as a substitute; and on March 28, 1881, was promoted a permanent member
and assigned to this company. He was \au\ uv> tot t\\tvie moviVVi^ ViN ^vv uxiury

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 476

to his legs, which occarred by being run over by a hose-carriage. Mr. Fitz-
gerald died February 25, 1889.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 1.

Names op Members since 1874.

D. C. Bickford, ap. May 2, 1874, tr. July 10, 1888; C. H. Knox, ap.
May 2, 1874, tr. Novem))er 27, 1874 ; James Edwards, ap. May 2, 1874, tr.
March 28, 1883 ; William Lewis, ap. May 2, 1874, tr. September 28, 1874 ;
Joseph Hodet, ap. May 2, 1874, discharged July 4, 1874 ; P. A. Kimball, ap.
May 2, 1874, discharged January 9, 1875 ; T. B. Flanagan, ap. May 2, 1874,
resigned May 14, 1875 ; L. F. Stevens, ap. May 2, 1874, tr. January 14,
1884; J. Grady, ap. May 2, 1874, tr. July 26, 1884 ; L. A. Smith, ap. May
2, 1874, resigned April 5, 1877; T. W. Strand, ap. May 2, 1874, dischaiged
March 30, 1885; J. Maban, ap. May 2, 1874, discharged February 27, 1875;
F. Norton, ap. May 2, 1874, tr. January 2, 1879; C. F. Reed, ap. May 2,
1874, discharged August 2, 1874 ; J. P. Fisher, ap. August 1, 1874, dischaiged
August 7, 1874 ; I. Wells, ap. August 12, 1874, resigned September 30, 1882 ;
H. A. Blanchard, ap. August 12, 1874, resigned June 1, 1876; C. D. Bord-
man, ap. October 9, 1874, tr. February 16, 1885 ; T. Roach, ap. January
14, 1875, discharged December 6, 1875; T. £. Simonds, ap. Jane 1, 1875,
tr. October 21, 1881 ; C. H. Gushing, ap. December 9, 1875, tr. December 15,
1875; E. Whiting, ap. June 8, 1876, tr. September 21, 1876; W. B. Lot-
tredge, ap. September 21, 1876, resigned October 28, 1885 ; C. W. Hodgdon,
ap. January 2, 1879, discharged March 27, 1886; A. R. Johnson, ap. Octo-
ber 27, 1881, tr. April 29, 1887; A. C. Holmes, ap. October 2, 1882, tr.
March 17, 1884; F. C. Turner, ap. July 10, 1883, tr. February 16, 1888;
P. F. McDonough, ap. January 7, 1884, tr. August 27, 1887 ; E. Cummings,
ap. July 30, 1884, tr. March 28, 1885; J. I. Quigley, ap. March 28, 1885, tr.
January 15, 1886 ; George C. Swift, ap. January 15, 1886, tr. February 16,
1888; Charles C. Springer, ap. January 15, 1886, tr. September 27, 1886;
F. P. Stengel, ap. January 15, 1886, tr. September 27, 1886 ; J. M. Fitz-
gerald, ap. September 27, 1886, tr. June 25, 1887; J. F. Mitchell, ap. June
18, 1887, tr. June 24, 1887 ; J. E.'Mahoney, ap. June' 24, 1887, discharged
July 9, 1887.

Present Members.

Captain John Francis Egan (Fig. 1) was bom in Boston, April 21,
1849, and is therefore <39 years of age. After leaving school he learned the
roofer's trade, at which he was employed until he joined this department, Feb-
ruary 3, 1876, when he was appointed a permanent member and assigned to
Ladder Company No. 1. His whole career as a fireman has been with this
company. He was promoted lieutenant April 18, 1882, and on July 10, 1883,
he was again promoted, this time to captain. He is a gentleman of rare
coarage, and very popular in the department, 'wYiWe \i\^ «k.^«Ax^ ^sji ^•a.'^\»\\i. <^\

476 HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRK DBPARTKMHT.

this coropiiny are carried on in a most systematic maoaer. He ia a membe r
of the Firemen's Charitable Association, also of the Royal Sodetj of Good
Fellows and the Total Abstinence Society.

Lieut. James M. Littleton (Fig. 2) was bom iu Bellows Falls, Vt.,
July 31, 1851, and is therefore 37 years of age. Ho came with hie parents
to this city when he was very young, and after leaving school learned the
carpenter's trade, at whicli he was employed until hb appmntment in
this force, as a call-substitute, in Hose Company No. 7, May 14, 1871.
August 1, 1871, became a call-member of that company. October 8, 1874, he
was promoted to this company as a permanent member. In 1883 he was
appointed driver of the truck, and was promoted to his present poeition April
29, 1887. He has met with several painful accidents, including a severe injary
to his leg, caused by being run over by the truck, February 26, 1888. He is a
member of the Charitable Association' and the Boston Veteran Firemen's
Association.

John J. Shea (Fig. 3), driver, was bom in Boston, Mass., February 28,
1859. He was employed as a blacksmith before joining this department,
'which he did January 15, 1880 ; he was appointed a calUman in Hose Com-
pany No. 10, where lie remained until January 16, 1885, when he was made
a permanent member and assigned to this company. Mr. Shea was aod-
dentally cut on the wrist with an axe by a comrade while at work at Wright
& Potter fire, April, 1887, which laid him up two months. He is a mem-
ber of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

George Hutchinson (Fig. 4) was born in Dunham County, England,
August 7, 1839, and is therefore 49 years of age. He began going to sea
when but 13 years of age, and from 1857 to 1860 was employed in a
British man-of-war. He also did service in the Crimean War. In 1860 he
came to this country, and before the breaking out of the Rebellion was in
the South on a revenue cutter ; but when war was declared this cutter was,
like many others, fitted up as a gunboat. He then retired, and came North,
going to Bufifalo, N.Y., where he enlisted in the navy, joined the gunboat
*' Rhode Island," and later on the ship '* Onward." He left the service in
1864, and was employed in the Ordnance Department at the Charlestown
(Mass.) Navy- Yard. He also did rigging- work. His career as a fireman
began January 14, 1875, as permanent member in this company. Mr.
Hutchinson has had a very eventful life, and has met with some narrow
escapes from death. In another part of this book will be found an item of
interest regarding the John Lovell fire, in which he figured very conspicuously.
He is a member of tlie Knights of Honor and a life member of the Fire-
men's Charitable Association.

JoiiN P. McManus (Fig. 5) was born in Boston, Mass., January 20,

1856, and is therefore 32 years of age. He was a stationary fireman by occu-

pation. He joined this department, September 3, 1884, as a substitute in

Ladder Company No» 3, hut was promoted a Y^ermavifttiX. uv^mb^x «Liid as-

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIHE DEPARTMENT 479

signed to this company, March 4, 1885. By mistake tliis gentleman's portrait
Is inserted twice, both in Figures 5 and 6.

William H. Hughes (Fig. 7) was bom in Charlestown' District,
Boston, Mass., October 20, 1856. He is a baker by trade, at which he was
employed until February 5, 1883, when he was appointed a substitute in this
department. Previons to this, during 1880, he was a call-man in Hose Com-
pany No. 4. He was promoted a permanent member, and assigned to Ladder
Company No. 8, June 30, 1883. He remained with that company until July 1,
1886, when, at his own request, he was transferred to this company, where he
has since remained. Mr. Hughes is a member of the King Solomon Lodge,
the St. Paul Royal Arch Chapter, of Masons, and the Bunker Hill Yacht
Club. At a fire on board tlie steamer *^ Venetian" he was nearly suffocated
by smoke.

Peter Thomas Magee (Fig. 8) was born in Quebec, P.Q., July 3,
1852, and is tlierefore 36 years of age. He came to Boston in 1869, and was
employed at the hotel business for three years and six months, when he
engaged in the wood-turning business. He joined this department March
28, 1885, when he was appointed a substitute on Engine Company No. 8.
He was transferred to this company and promoted a permanent member Sep-
tember 24, 1886. Mr. Magee la a member of the St. Stephen's Temperanqe
Society, with which he has been identified for over fourteen years. During
1888 he had his 1^ cut off while responding to an alarm of fire, by a coUbion
of the truck and a horse- car.

George P. Dowlino (Fig. 9) was bom in Boston, Mass., May 26, 1856.
He became connected with this department July 1, 1886, at which time he was
appointed a call-member of Hose Company No. 10. July 29, 1887, he was
promoted a permanent member, and assigned to this company. Mr. Dowling
was severely injured July 25, 1888, by falling from a Bangor extension-ladder, ^
a distance of thirty-five feet, when the company were exercising in fix>nt of
quarters.

T. BI. McLAiiGnLiM (Fig. 10) allied himself with this department July 1,
1886, at which time he was detailed to Engine Company No. 28, from which
he was transferred to tliis company^ctober 7, 1887. — -

Frederick Waldeh Le Caik (Fig. 11) was born in Boston, Mass.,
December 31, 1863, and is therefore 25 years of age. He is a carpenter by
trade, but left it to become a fireman, he joining the force November 19, 1886,
when he was appointed a call-roan in Ladder Company No. 12. He was
transferred and promoted a permanent member, October 7, 1887, in this
company. He severely sprained his ankle July 16, 1887, by which he was
laid up one month.

Daniel J. Colden (Fig. 12) was bom in Boston, Mass., October 18,
1860. He was employed as a teamster before his appointment in this depart-
ment, on September 13, 1888, when he was detailed to this company* Mr.
Colden is a member of St. James Total AbaWiieiie^ ?>oca^V3 ^\A Q»^>^^^
Order of Foresters.

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480 tusToiiY Of nosToy Fiin: in:i'AjrrMt:\T.

JoHK F. MoKKisuN (Fig. 13) was bora id Btislon, Muss., Jniiunry 29,
18(11. He is :i rigger bv Imdc, nhicli lie leanic<l nflt^r fulloniiig the sea for n
periot] of six years. He joined tliis deiinrtmciil Jmiuary 2!l, 18H7, ns a sub-
Btitiitc, and nHsi^TTietl to Engine Coiu|>anv Nu. 26. He ccinaineil there until
Juni'. 1187, when he was Lraiusrencd to Ihiu comiiany, and in Jannary li,
18HM, was promoted a ijcnnaiient member. He is a member of tlie TliealriciU
Mechanics' Association of Boston, No. 2.

TiMOTiiv Leaiiv (Fig. 14) was born in Boston, Mass., June 17, 1865.
He was employed as il teamster until his appointment in this department, as a
subBtitiite, .lanuari' IH. 1«89, and detiiiled to this company.

Ciiaki.es [I. MuHRi.wN. substitute, was born in Eust Boston, Mass.,
November IJ, 1866. He is a rigger by trade, and on November 23, IS88,
entered tins department as ii substitute in thi^t compAny.

HOSE COMPANY NO. 8.
Names op MtCMBEita since 1874.
Previous to May, Ifi7o, this was a call-company. au<l there are no records
of whom it was composed, other than the driver, Horalio Kly, who was jmd-
Bioned and retired March 28. 1885. Some time in May, 1875, John F. Lewis
and Eugene Boyle were sent to the company as permanent members; JLewis
as hoseman and teamster, Boyle as faoscman and hostler. Lewis is a present
racralierof eoinpanj" ; Boyle was discharged ; no recoril. Lieut. .lames Gargnn,
now of Engine Company No, 6, was sent to company as hoseman in charge.
during 1875 ; tr. June 1, 1882. Geoi-ge H. Kuo.'e. tr. from Engine Company
No. 4, na hoseman, April 21, 1882 ; resigned September 24. 1886, Capl. John
Knights, tr. from Engine Company No. 14, as assistant foreman in charge,
June I, 1882; tr. May 1. 1885. Capt- E. F. Martin, tr. from Chemical Engine
Compaoy No. 2, May 1, 1885 ; tr. August 2G, 1887.

Present Meubers.
Lieut. John H. Ewebs (Fig. 1 ) was born in Hallowell, Me., January
24, 1848, and is therefore 40 years of age. He is an oil-cloth printer by
trade, at which he was employed until Octolter 14. 1873, when he was appointed
a call-member of this department, and assigned to Engine Company No. 22, as
a hoseman, which was then located on Parlcer sti-eel, previous to its being
made a permanent company. It was removed to Dai'tmouth street, August,
1875, and cHtiblished as a permanent company, September 27, 187.'>. He was
promoted tu lieutenant in April, 1881, in that company, and transferred to
Engine Company No. 26, Jnly 26, 1883. He was ag.iin transferred, 2Gth of
August, 1887, to his present quarters. Lieutenant Ewera w.is thrown from
Cbe bose-cttrriage while responding to Box 63, August 7, 1876, on Columbus
areaue, and received a fracture of h'lB left Wg W fii* '^Xb.K'is. lt<i\a •«Yvt\\ Via

HISTORY OF BOSTOy FIRS DMPARTMENT. 483

was off duty five inoDths. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum and the
Firemen's Charitable Association.

Edwin A. WHrrEiiRAD (Fig. 2) first saw the light in Hoston, December
14, 1835, being one of the oldest men in the department. He began life as a
gold-beater, but later on was assistant insurance messenger, and from that
engaged in the umbrella business. His career as fireman dates from the hand-
engine department, in which he was a volunteer. In 1861 he joined Engine
Company No. 4, as a call-substitute, and in February 1, 1881, he was appointed
a call-member of Engine Company No. 6, and was promoted a permanent
member of the same company May 1, 1873. He was promoted assistant
foreman of the company on the reorganization of the department, which position
he held for three years, after which he was senior hoseman for five years. In
1882 he was transferred to Engine Company No. 26, where he remained four
years and two mouths, when he was transferred to this company. Mr. White-
head is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Roval Good Fellows.

John F. LewIs (Fig. 3), driver of Supply Wagon No. 1, was bom in
Boston, January 9, 1835. His career in the department dates from 1855,
when he was appointed a call-driver in Ladder Company No. 3. He remained
there until September, 1860, when he was promoted a permanent driver and
assigned to E^ngine Company No. 4. In March, 1863, he was transferred to
Engine Company No. 8. He left the department during 1865, and was en-
gaged by the Adams Express Company as a driver in New York City. He
again joined the force in August, 1874, as a driver in Engine Company No. 26,
from where he was transferred. May 28, 1875, as hoseman of this company,
and on May 1, 1875, was detailed to his present position.

Patrick J. Ekllet (Fig. 4) was born in Ireland, January 12, 1848. He
came to this city at an early age, and was employed in various industries.
He joined the department January 8, 1874, as a permanent member, and was
assigned to Engine Company No. 25. He was transferred to this company
March 28, 1885. Mr. Kclley has met with several severe accidents, the most
notable of which was at a fire on Commercial street, when he had several of
his ribs broken.

484 U [STORY OF BOSTON FIRE IIKPARTMEST.

CHAPTER IX.

DISTRICT NO. B.

DISTRICT No. 5 is covered b; an area of tbreo hundred acres, and lies
iu the retAil section of the city, embracing all that part soncli of Dis-
tricts 3 and 4 to the centre of Dover-street drnw-hridge, and a line niDDing
through the centre of Dover, Berkeley, Boylston, enst side of Commonwealth
avenue to Arlington to Iloylston streets. The principal industries carried on
within these limits may be said to be retail dry-goods itnd wholesale leather
and cottod-naste, although, as a matter of fact, almost every thing that enters
into the make-jp of the commerce of a city may there be found. Among the
buildings devoted to the former industry may be mentioned Jordan, Marsh,
& Co., K. H. White, C. P. Hovey, and, in fuct, all the principal dealers in
dry-goods. Places of amusement are features of importance. The Park,
Globe, Boston, and Hollis theatres. World's Museum and Gaiety Theatre, are
located within this boundary, as are many minor places of entertain me^t. Hotels
are well represented by the United States, Adams, Clark's, 'rhomdyke,Vieth's,
Bichwood, Peihanj, and Boylston, to say uothiog of numbers of smaller ones.
The Boston & Albany, Boston & Providence, New York &, New England, and
Old Colony railroads have their pasBCiiger and freight depots there, while the
city buildings arc represented by the Piibltc Library and eight school- ho uses.
We might also mention the Masonic Tcm|)le, Young Men's Christian Union,
Young Women's Christian Union, St. Paul's Church, Paine and Parker Memo-
rial buildings. It was in this district where the great fire of 1872 started, 'jut
swept over District No. 3. The nppamtus in this districtare Engines Nos. 7,
26, and Chemical No. 2, The quarters of the District Chief is in the house
of Engine Company No. 26, where is also the private office of the Chief of the
department.

Assistant Chief John W. ReoAN is in oommand of this district. For
some reason known to himself he refused to furnish as with a photograph or
any data concerning bis life.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 7.
NaUES of MEKBEES BtNCE 1874.
Daniel T. Mnrden, foreman, ap. May 21, 1874, tr. to Engine Company
No. 13, August 26, 1887; -lohD Marks, ap. May 21, 1874, tr. to Engine Com-
pany No. 26, July 29, 1875; George H. Bridge, ap. May 21, 1874, promoted
lo enjcineman, Septemlier 25, 1875 ; Gcoi^e M. KobioBOa, ap. May 21, 1874,
iva^aed Afaf 28, 1874 ; CbarieB Ingeraoll, ap. May 11, X^lk^ v^omoted to

mSTOUY OF B06T0y FiHE BEPAUIMEST. 487

lieutenant, tr. to Engine Company No. 33, February 16, 1888 ; William Norris,
ap. May 21, 1874, died February 20, 1882 ; Charles K. Deeriug, ap. May 21,
1874, tr. to Knipne Company No. 4, January 5, 1874 ; Bartliolomew McCarthy,
ap. May 21, 1H74, promoted to captain Engine Company No. 12, August 2,
1883 ; Gilman F. Thyng, ap. May 21, 1874, tr. to Engine Company No. 10,
January 5, 1874; T. H. Foster, ap. May 21, 1874, tr. to Engine Company
No. 22, May 15, 1880; B. B. Brown, Jr., ap. May 21, 1874, resigned August
1, 1874 ; T. F. Kiley, ap. May 21, 1874, resigned March 30, 1875 ; George
R. Williams, ap. May 21, 1874, tr. to Chemical Engine Company No. 3, April
13, 1888; Henry J. Hart, ap. June 3, 1874, promoted to lieutenant Engine
Company No. 26, August 31, 1888; E. B. Haskell, ap. August 11, 1874.
resigned November 22, 1878 ; Dennis B. Mahoney, ap. November 24, 1874, tr.
January 20, 1875 ; Patrick J. Haley, ap. April 6, 1875, tr. March 5, 1^<84 ; Pat-
rick M. Cn>tty, ap. September 28, 1875, tr. to Engine Company No. 22, July
10, 1883 ; Warren R. Smith, ap. December 4, 1878, tr. to Engine Company No.
26, March 24, 1879 ; Edward F. Martin, ap. March 24, 1879, April 29, 1881,
tr. to Chemical Company No. 2, returned as captain, August 26, 1887 ; John
F. Ryan, ap. May 15, 1880, tr. to Engine Company No. 26, January 22, 1883 ;
W. R. Adams, ap. April 29, 1881, tr. to Engine Company No. 6, November 7,
1881 ; Joseph Smith, ap. November 7, 1881, tr. to Chemical EngineiCompany
No. 2, July 10, 1883 ; John Montgomery, ap. July 10, 1883, resigned July
13, 1883 ; F. H. Bradbury, ap. July 10, 1883, tr. to Engine Company No. 30,
January 21, 1884 ; J. M. Nugent, ap. July 13, 1883, resigned August 2, 1884 ;
J. B. Hennessey, ap. July 21, 1883, tr. to Engine Company No. 26, Novem-
ber 5, 1H83 ; Edward W. Clark, ap. October 11, 1883, tr. to Ladder Company
No. 13, October 21, 1883 ; John Ready, Jr., ap. October 21, 1883, tr. to Engine
Company No. 26, February 16, 1885 ; John A. Shannon, ap. January 21,
1884, resigned April 15, 1889 ; Charles W. Kennison, ap. March 5, 1884,
July 1, 1884, tr. to Engine Company No. 23 ; M. F. Walsh, ap. April 9, 1884,
tr. to Engine Company No. 22, June 25, 1887 ; P. H. Boleman, ap. September
3, 1884, August 1, 1885, tr. to Engine Company No. 2 ; George N. Dunn, ap.
September 3, 1884, December 31, 1886, tr. to Ladder Company No. 3; W.
F. Crowley, ap. February 16, 1885, March 28, 1885, tr. to Engine Company
No. 23 ; Daniel B. Barrus, ap. June 24, 1887, tr. to Engine Company No. 26,
March 24, 1888; John J. Shea, ap. September 5, 1888, tr. to Ladder Com-
pany No. 1, October 1, 1888; John F. Ryan, ap. October 1, 1888, tr. to
Engine Company No. 25, November 1, 1888.

Present Members.

Captain Edward F. Martin (Fig. 1) was bom in Brighton, Mass., April
17, 1850, and is therefore 38 years of age. He joined the fire department of
that town at the age of sixteen, when he .ran with the famous hand-engine
^* Butcher Boy," which is now in service at Braintree, Mass. This engine
was awarded the prize of $200 in gold at the mwsUix V\tVd^\.V^va.%\vwHiv\V%T^*

488 iiisToity OF iiosroy fire uki'ahtmknt.

Ciijitiiin Martin witut there as s. member uf llic okl uoin]),'iii_Vi and held
pipe lor Iht! victorious " tub" ngnitiHt thirteen conii>etitoi-8. At the anncxa-
tioii of Bri^litoti with itostoii. nnd the oi-giiDizutioii of the (lerraanent force
this city, iu 1K74, he wim usaigned to Kngiae CompRuy No. 25. &h a permnDent
substitute, being a repreBontntive from Brighton District. In 1875 he was
promoted a permanent huecman on Knginc Company No. 26. He remained in
tlint company imtil March, IHT'J, (vlien he was Iriinitrerred, at bis own request,
to this eompany. In April, 1881. he was promoted and transferred as hose-
man in chaise of Chemical Engine No. 2, where he rendered the most
valuable service, and was in conseiinencc appoiuted captain uf tlie eompaoy.
This took place July 20, 1883. May 1, 1880, he was transferred to Hose
Company No. 8, and August Hi, 1887, was transferred to this company.
During a fire in the printing-house of Rockwell & Churchill he was at work
as hoseman in the fourth story. It was a cold morning, and. ice formed very
fast : by a twist of the hose he was knocked over, and slid from the top down
the eutire four flights, out into the sitlewiUk, where he landed, covered with
slush, etc., but withont a scratch. During an explosion of hot air in a fire on
Pearl street in 18S4 he was badly burned about the face and hands, and nar-
rowly escaped death, the air coming through a shaft through from Pearl to
Congress street, and was a very severe explosion. He is a very able writer
on tire matters. His paper, read before the meeting of the MaBoachnsetts
State Firemen's Association, September 18, 1887, clearly shows the thorough
manner in which he has studied this matter. He was elected secretary of that
association during 1887. Captain Martin is piouounced an expert in handling
chemical engines.

One of the most faithful servants in the employ of this department is
Lieut. George W. Stoddakd (Fig. 2), as liis record of a quarter of a century
fighting fires in Boston can testify. He was born in Hinghara, Mass,, Novem-
ber 10, 1835. He began his ciireer on the force February, 1863, when he
joined Hose Company No. l,bn Salem street. In April, 1869, he joined this
company as call-man, in which capacity he remained until the same month in
1871, when be was promoted permanent driver. He held that [)ositioa until
the reorganization, in 1864, when he was promoted to his present position.
Lieutenant Stoddard hsa attended every fire id his district since 1872, and has
Dcver met with any serious accident, altbough in the centre of danger, and
passing through many narrow escapes.

Engineman Georgr H. Bridge (Fig. 3) was born in Boston, Mass.,
December 16, 1845. He entered the force January 5, 1874, aa hoseman.
April 27, 1874, he was promoted assistant engineman and assigned to this
company. His efHcient service soon woe recognition, and on September 25,
187-i, he was promoted to his present position. ^

Assistant Engineman John A. Shannon (Fig. 4) was born in Boston,
Mass., November 15, 1851. His career as a fireman dates from August 1,
JS73, aa nssistaot engineman in Engine Company No. 10. Six weeks after-

1 the 1

niHTimy of uoston fihk dkpahtmsnt. 491

midi he waa trmnsferred to £tigine CotD|>aiiy No. 22, where lie remained for
three years. From there he was traueferred to Engine Company No. 8, in
which be served for eight years, when he was again transferred to £ngine
Company No. 6 as hoseman. One year was served with tliat company, when
he was traoaferred to Chemical Engine No. 2, in which he worked for one
year ; and on Joly 10, 1883, he was assigned to this company, since which
time be has been promoted to his present position.

Mr. Jaus Mkkhan (Fig. 5) was bom in Lowell, ICass., April 16, 1856.
He began fire duty during February, 1883, when he was appointed substitute
on Hose Company No. 9, after which he was transferred to Hose Company
No. 12, where he remained until January 5, 1888, when he was transferred
to this company. He is now acting as driver.

If. J. MuLUGAH (Fig. 6) first saw the light in New York City, June 10,
1858. He came to this city when 3'ouug, and was employed as a teamster
onto he Joined this department, as a substitute, on March 28, 1885. He was
ptomoted a permanent member on September 24, 1886, and assigned to this
omnpany. Mr. Mulligan was severely burned in the eye at Lewis-wharf fire,
in 1885.

D. F. HuRLBT (Fig. 7) was born in Boston, Mass., February 6> 185.6.
Ha was appouited permanent substitate February 15, 1888, and on June 9fi
of tbe ensaing year was promoted a permanent member and assigned to
Engine Company No. 4, where he remained until January 16, 1886, at which
time he was transferred to this company. Mr. Hurley had two of his ribs
broken June, 1884, while going to a fire in Hanover street, by the coU^ion of
Engine No. 6 with the carriage of Engine No. 4. The bones were again
fractnreil by a fdlling ladder while at a fire in Beach street, August 12, 1884.

J. MuRKAT (Fig. 8) was bom in Boston, Mass., December 21, 1848.
He is a currier by trade. His experience as a fireman dates from 1871, at
whidi time he joined band-engine Fountain Company No. 1^ of the Roxbury
department, as captain. On December 10, 1874, he was made a call-man in
Chemical Company No. 5, and on July 1, 1886, he was promoted a permanent
member and assigned to this company.

Thomas C. Haney (Fig. 9) entered this department June 12, 1874, in
Engine Company No. 2, and on May 10, 1882, was transferred to Hose Com-
pany No. 12, from which be was transferred to this company June 21^ 1887.
Mr. Haney is a caq>enter by trade, and does a considerable amount of work
in that line in the various houses in the department.

J. J. O'Connor (Fig. 10) was born in Boston, Mass., October 18, 1864.
He was appointed January 6, 1888, in Chemical Engine Company No. 3,
where he remained until April 15, when he was detailed to the pi*esent
company.

James F. Maguire (Fig. 11) was born in Washington, D.C., September
12,1862. He came to this city when but a child. He entered this service
on September 12, 18fiS, as a substitute, and was detA3\^ \o \)kv>& ^^tcl^vql^-

492 iiisinin- of iionton fikk dki'Aiithest.

MiciiAKL MiJixKiAs (Fi^'. 12) wfts born in New York City, N.Y., Sep-
tember III. 1ISC2. He came to Boston at ud early age, utid on Octuber G,
1887. became a member of tbe i!e|mrtiiieiit, as subatitute, and assigned to En-
gine Company No. 4, immedintcly afU-T which he vae transferred to Cbeii
Company No. 7. March 2, 18HH, he was again tranaferred to Knginc Company
No. 26. wbere be remained tbree weeks, and March 34, 1888, was transferred
to tbis company.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 26.
Names op Membkhs sikce 1874.
Samuel L. HarringtoQ, ap. May 7, 1874, foreman, tr. November 27, 1874,
to Engine Company No. 3 ; Winfield S. Lawrence, ap. May 7, 1874, assistant
foreman, tr. January 14, 1876, to Engine Company No. 28 ; J. H. Aditms,
ap. May 7. 1874, eogiueman, resigned November 27, 1874; J. H. M.ildt,
ap. May 7, 1874. assistant eogineman, tr. July 29, 1875, to Engine Company
No. 22 i A. W. Brown, ap. May 7, 1874. tr. July 28, 1880, to Engine Com-
pany No. 22, promoted to lieutenant j J. S. B. Cloutman, ap. May 7, 1874,
tr. August 18. 1874, to Engine Company No. 31 ; Mark W. Hayes, ap. May
7. 1874, killed July 31 , 1874 ; George A. Kenniaon, ap. May 7, 1874, tr. May
1, 1876, to Chemical Engine Company No. 6; A. W. Turner, ap. May 7,
1874, resigned September 4, 1871; Louis L. La Pierre, ap. May 7. 1874,
tr. December 1, 1876, to Engiue Company No. 6; Frederick W, Knight, ap.
May 7, 1874, resigned February 20, 1873; Charles N. Ailiaon. ap. May 7,

1874, tr. May 1 , 1880, to Engine Company No. 10 ; William H. Bowdwin, ap.
August 3, 1874, tr. February 25, 1886, to Ladder Company No. 3 ; .lobn F.
Lewis, ap. August 2.'>, 1874, tr. June 1,1876, to Supply Wagon; Walter Res-
terick, ap. September 21, 1874, tr. November 8, 1879, to Engine Company
No. 10; Charley H. Knox, ap. November 27, 1874, foreman, tr. July 28,
1880, to Engine Company No. 12 ; Isaac A. Williams, ap. Febraar; 1, i875,
aaeistant engineman, tr. Hay 20, 1880, to Engine Company No. 15, promoted
to engineman ; David J. O'Connell, ap. March 1, 1875, tr. June 21, 1875, to
Engine Company No. 25, promoted to assistant engineman ; John Weldon,
ap. June 1, 1875, reaigned April 15, 1876 ; E. F. Martin, ap. June 21,

1875, tr. March 24, 1879, to Engine Company No. 7 ; John H. Marks, ap.
. June 29, 1875, engineman, tr. October 8. 1883, to Engine Company No. 6 ; J.

F. McKenzie, ap. February 3, 1876, resigned May 13, 1877 ; William C. Lee,
ap. April 15, 1876, tr. October 2, 1882. to Ladder Company No. 3, promoted
to lieutenant; George L. Sjiencer, ap. May 7, 1876, tr. June 2, 1881, to -
Engine Company No. 3 ; J. A. Kelley, ap. December I, 1876, resigned
February 15, 1878; Charles Miller, ap. May 20, 1877, tr. December 11,
1878; to Engine Company No. 22; James Bennett, ap. March 20, 1878, tr.
October 21, 1878, to Ladder Company No. 3 ; Charles Windbom, ap. October
4, 1878, chief's driver, tr. October 16, 1882, to En%\n« Company No. 28, pro-

n

UtSTOBY or BOSTON FIRM DEPAUTMMHT. .^^^ 488

moted to assittant engineman; Frederick £. liibliard, ap. October 21, 1878,
tr. Jane 1, 1882, to Engine Company No. 8, promotecl to lieutenant ; Warren
R. Smith, ap. March 24, 1879, tr. June 2, 1880, to Engine Company No. 14,
promoted to aiwistant engineman ; Thomas P. Lally, ap. November 8, 1879,
tr. March 1« 1883, to Chemical Engine Company No. 4, driver in charge;
Walter Besterick, a|). March 1, 1880, tr. October 21, 1880, to Chemical
Engine Company No. 2; T. F. Fitzgerald, ap. May 20, 1880, assiaUnt
engineman, tr. May 25, 1881, to Engine Company No. 1 ; James A. Haley,
ap. Jooe 8, 1880, tr. September 1, 1882, to Engine Company No. 6 ; Thomas
H. Welch, ap. October 21, 1880, tr. December 1, 1880, to Chemical Engine
Company No. 2; Daniel H. Coakley, ap. December 1, 1880, resigned
November 5, 1882; John Montgomery, ap. June 2, 1881, chiefs driver, tr.
July 10, 1883, to Engine Company No. 7 ; T. A. Andrews, ap. July 11, 1881,
aseiatant engineman, Ir. December 31, 1881, to Engine Company No. 16 ; A.
B. Frye, ap. December 31, 1881, assistant engineman, tr. Bfarch 10, 1884, to
Engine Company No. 22, promoted to engineman October, 1883 ; Charles E.
Phoenix, ap. June 27, 1882, tr. November 27, 1882, to Engine Company No.
31; Edward A. Whitehead, ap. September 1, 1882, tr. October 8, 1886, to
Hose Company No. 8 ; Thomas Boggs, ap. October 2, 1882, tr. Scomber
22, 1884, to Engine Company No. 3 ; WiUlam ChiUick, ap. October t9, 1882,
resigned January 22, 1883 ; Edgar B. Farrin, ap. November 27, 1882, tr.
June 24, 1887, to Engine Company No. 14; John F. Byan, ap. January
22, 1883, tr. -March 17, 1884, to Engine Company No. 6, promoted to lieu-
tenant; James P. Dean, ap. January 22, 1883, tr. November 1, 1888, to
Engine Company No. 4, promoted to lieutenant; Charles Kennison, ap.
March 1, 1883, tr. March 5, 1884, to Engine Company No. 7; John H.
Ewers, ap. July 28, 1883, lieutenant, tr. August 26, 1887, to Hose Company
No. 8, lieutenant in chai^ ; William Lynch, ap. October 8, 1883, assistant
engineman, tr. September 16, 1885, to Engine Company No. 15, promoted to
engineman; J. B. Hennessey, ap. October 21, 1883, substitute, tr. May 1,

1884, to Chemical Engine Company No. 1 ; Patrick Haley, ap. March 5, 1884,
tr. February 25, 1886, to Engine Company No. 3 ; P. M. Crotty, ap. March
10, 1884, engineman: A. T, Holmes, ap. March 17^ 1884, died, January 24,
1887; John McCarthy, ap. May f6, 1884, tr.^ September 3, 1884, to Engine
Company No. 4 ; Thomas Nugent, ap. September 3, 1884, resigned "October
15, 1884 ; William Wbalen, ap. September 3, 1884, tr. February 4, 1887, to
Engine Compan}* No. 23 ; Frank Stengel, ap. April 1, 1885, tr. September 3,

1885, to Engine Company No. 3 ; D. J. Mclnery, ap. September 16, 1885,
assistant engineman, tr. December 10, 1886, to Engine Company No. 3 ;
Joseph Nolan, ap. February 25, 1886, tr. March 2, 1888, to Chemical Engine
Company No. 7 ; A. Chadboum. ap. February 25, 1886, tr. March :$« 1888,
to Engine Company No. 6 ; Edward Tully, ap. October 8, 1886, tr. Dlltembcr
5,' 1888, to Ladder Company No. 8 ; Henry Fox, ap. December 31, 1886, tr.
February 16, 1888, to Engine Company No. %\ Yt^kXiVL l^attWwi^ ^^.^^-

494 nisTOiiy of iiostox fiiik dfi'AHTMENT.

maxy 4, 1887, tr. June 20, 1887, to Ladder Company No. 1 ; Ridiard Tuson,
ap. Jnoe 24, 1887, tr. October 7, 1888, to Engine Company No. 10; William
J. Riley, ap. June 24, 1887, tr. Seplemlier 0, 18H8. to Engine Company No.
6 ; P. F. McDonougli, ap. August ZC, 1887, lieutenant, tr. February 16, 1888,
to Engine CompaQy No. 6; Edward Richardson, ap. 1888, tr. to Etigiue
Company No, 14 ; Rol>ert Cuminings, ap. May, 1888, tr. July 2i, 1888, to
Eogine Company No. 10; J. O'Brien, ap. April 11, 1888, resigned May.
1888; M. lialligan, ap. Marcb 2, 1888, tr. Mnrcfa 22, 188M. to Engine Com-
pany No. 7; William Cobb, ap. February 16, 1888, tr. July 24, 1888, to
Ladder Company No. 1 ; J. M. Gargan, ap. February 16, 1888, lieutenant,
tr. Aagnst 27, 1888, to Engine Company No. 6.

PRESEKT UeMBKBS.

Captain CBABLKa C. Willett (Fig. 1) was bora in Boston, Hms.,
September 1, 1851. He was obliged to leave school wben aboat IS yean of
age, on account of poor health, and went to sea, which oocupation he followed
until September 19, 1874, when he was apptrfnted a permanent member of
Engine Company No. 4. January 8, 1877, he was promoted to the position
of lieutenant of the same company, and remained in that edacity nntil July

21 , 1880, when he was promoted captain and assigned to Engine Company No.

22, and on July 20, 1889, transferred to tfaia company. At a fire in a Canal-
street stable, in 1876, a bale of hay, in falling, struck him .between the
shoulders, almost breaking his back. At the Tremoot Temple fire he had a
most miraculons escape. He was inside ttie building, in chaige, and while in
the act of holding the hose, in which he was supported by fire members of
the company, a moet terrific exploeion of hot air knocked him and the men
a distance of several feet, all of whom were severely bnraed, but he was not
scratched. While at work at a fire on Congress street, June 12, 1884, he
received severe burns in the face, neck, and hands, which resulted in blood-
poisoning, and necessitated hia laying off duty nine weeks. Jnne 22, 1885,
he was badly buraed about the eyes, which laid him up several weeks. Dnrii^
1877, in company with an ex-member of the department, " Spike " Sullivan,
he rescued a woman from a three^tory tenement, comer of Prince and
Hanover streets. Captain Willett is a member of Franklin Lodge of Odd
Fellows, the Pilgrim Fathers, tbe Boston Veteran Firemen's Association,
and the Barnicoat Association.

Lieutenant H. J. Habt (Fig. 2) was born in Fort Hill square, Boston,
Mass., February 14, 1848. He enliated in Company C, of the Maasachusetts
Heavy Artillery, in 1864, and was mustered out in 1865. He entered this
service, as substitute at this station, in 1871, afler which he was transferred
to Hose Company No. 2, where be remained until appointed a permanent
member and assigned to this company, in 1874, when he was transferred to En -
g^/fie Company No. 7, and on August 31, 1888, was promoted to the position
of /ieatenaat and assigner) to this company. TAwilenanX. ttwrt.^** aeverely

HtSTORY OF BOSTON FIHK JiKPAHTMKNT. 497

lajnrad at a fire at the comer of High and Federal stitN^lH by fulling through
a plate«glaM window ; hti» legs were badly hiccrutcd. While going to a fire
in Sooth Boston be was kiiociced off the hose-carriage to the street, and had
■erenl oords in his left arm broken. He has rendercil vcoman service in
the dapartment, and drove the hose-carriage of Engine No. 7 for a long time.
He is a member of Poet 91, 6. A. R*

Engineman Paiwck M. Crottt (Fig. 3) was torn in Ireland in February,

1848* Hie. family came to this dty when he was but two mouths old. After

attending the grammar school he learne<l the machinist's trade. October IS,

187S, lie was appointed a permanent member of the department and assigned

to .Sogiiie Company No. 7, as hoseman. He was promoted to assistant

eBgiaeman in Engine Company No. 19, during January, and in 1874 was

traneferred U> Engine Company No. 21, from which he was, on September 28,

1875, again transferred to Engine Company No. 7, as assistant engineman.

He was promoted engineman and assigned to Engine Company No. 22, July 10,

1888, from which he was transferred to his present oompanj' March 10, 1884.

Assistant Engineman Michael J. Ckowlkt (Fig. 4) was bom in Newton,

llaaB., May 28, 1852. He ia a machinist by trade, at which he worked a

number of years. While at Newton he Joined that fire department aa a sub-

etitote on Angoati 1871, on Engine Company No. 2, and was promoted

aMtotaot engineman. May, 1872. He remained with that department until

1880, wiien lie came to this city. March 1, 1881, he was appointed a substi*

tate on this force and assigned to Engine Company No. 1. He was promoted

apennaaent member on April 21, 1882, and assigned to Engine Company

No. 8; and on August 21, 1884, was promoted to assistant engineman in

Bogioe Compsny No. 4, where he remained until December 31, 1886, when

he waa transferred to this company.

Jomr Bbadt (Fig. 5), driver, was born in Brighton District, Boston,
Masa., November 12, 1854. He joined the department Februar}* 20, 1882, as
a call-man in Ladder Company No. 11. July 10, 1883, he was appointed a
aubstitnte and assigned to Engine Company No. 7. He was promoted a per-
manent member, October 20, 1883, and assigned to that company, and on
February 11, 1885, he was transferred to this compauy as driver of engine.
Mr. Beady la a member of No. 5 Assembl}- of the Order of Royal Grood
Fellows.

F&iLiF 6. Fltnk (Fig. 6) first saw the light in Brighton District, Boston,
Mass., September 12, 1861. His career in the department dates from Jan-
nary 23, 1886, at which time he was appointed call-man in Engine Company
No. 29. On October 7, 1887, he was promoted a permanent member and
assigned to tliis company as driver of hose-carriage. 3Ir. Flynn is a member
of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters. '

James P. Dean (Fig. 7) was born in Boston. Mass., July 15, I8S5. He
is a trunk-maker by trade, at which he was employeil at the time of his ap-
pointment in this department, which occurrcA .U\\n, l^^'-l^ «a is^ «v:^«^i^s^^R.^

m IIIHTOiiY OF HOSTOy rtKX ItSt'ARTUISNT.

} lud .luiiiiiii)- 2J, I8K;), lie was proiiioti'd n pcrmAiiciit nicmlicr and nssi<rn«d
M this compiitiy. On Juhb SS, 1887, \tv was tfAliaf^rrcd U» Kngiiie Cuiiiiiiim,v
No. H, Itut wflB rctiiniGil lu lUia (.■oiiipHiiy agiiiii Jui^ 23, 18SK,

Jo>Ei-ii M. GAitiiiTY (Fig. S) wus born in Boston, Mass., Januaiy 'i'J,
1862. He IS a liouae-puiiiter by trudc, nt which lie wiis umploycd until liis
a|)pointmciit on the pertnaiicnt forec- He first entered the deparlinent ns n
cull-mnn in Ladder No. I'i, and was pi-omoted a pnrmancnt member .Inne 18,
188T, and assigned to Lnddei' Company No. S,ffoiu tvjiich he was transferred
to tliia company, Jnnc 2.'i, 1887.

Edwahd -Spboll (Kig. 9) was born in Boston, Mass., February 2, I8.J5.
He la a enr|»euler liy trade. He entered tills service October 17, 1882, in
Engine Comi«iiiy No. 4, Id which he reinainc<l until February o, 1888, wlien
he was transferred to Kngine Company No. 10. He was ti'anaferred to this
company July 24, 1888.

Patricr H. KiiNNKV (Fig. 10) was born in Boston, Mass., July 23, 1861,
He la a blaclcsmith by trade. He joined thia department aa a substitute,
Deceml>ei-, 1883, iu Engine Company No. 14. September 24, 1«80, lie was
promoted a permanent member and asaigued to Engine Company Ho. C, from
where be was truusferrcd, March 24, 1888, to lliia company.

Daniel B. Barrus (Fig. 11} was born in Rosbury District, Boston,
■> Maaa., August 9, 1859. He is an oil-cloth printer by trade. He joined the
department as call-substitute in Engine Company Ki>. 13 in 1880, and was
appointed a call-man in Ladder Company No. 12, August 10, 188-1. July
23, 1887, he was ap|joiiited a substitute and assigned to Engine Company
No. 7, and wna soon after transferred to this company. He was severely
burned on tlic face and hndds at a fire !□ Lincoln street.

Walter M. McLkan (Fig. 12) was Imrn in Boston, Mass., September
29, 1865. He entered this department September 12, 18SS, in thia company.
He was employed as a general cari'iage-fitter before his appointment.

E. J. Shallow (Fig. 13) was appointed in Engine Company No. 2C,
November 23, 1888.

Daniel W. Stevens (Fig. 14), driver for Chief Engineer Webber, was
bora in St. John, N.B., December 15, 18G7. He came to Boston when bnt
a child, and after leaving scbool began driving for ex-Chief Engineer Green
July 21, 1883, and wheu the present chief of the department was appointed
he continued in the same position. He is on the roll of Engine Company No.
26, slUmugh bia duty is entirely with the chief.

CHEMICAL ENGINE COMPANY NO. 2.

Nahks op MKMUKita sinck 1874.

Williston A. GaylonI, aji. July 3, 1874, hoseman in charge, promoted to
captaia of Biigioe Company No. 12, Apri\ 4, IdBl; Coav^d 'Roscmere, ap.

iV

liL'iTOHY OF H08T0\ FIUE DEPAUTMENT. 501

September 21, 187-, tr. to Chemical Engine Company No. 3, Fchruaiy 1,
1875; T. Henry Wcltch, ap. February 1, 1875, tr. to Engine Company No.
2G, Oetolier 21, 1880, ap. again Deceml)er 1, 1880, tr. to Chemical Engine
Company No. 3, July 21, 18«2 ; Walter Restarrick, ap. October 21, 1880,
resigned November 27, 1880; Edward F.Martin, hoseman in charge, ap.
April 4, 1881, promoted to captain July 20, 1883, tr. to Hose Company No.
8, May 1, 1885; John A. Shannon, Jr., ap. September 1, 1882, promoted to
assistant engineman and tr. to Engine Company No. 30, July 10, 1883.

Present Members.

Captain John Kniuhts (Fig. 1) was l>orn in Boston, August 15, 1847.
He is a pa|)er-hanger by trade. When the bite war broke out he enlisted in
Company C, Forty-fifth Massachusetts Regiment, June, 1862, and was
mustered out July 7, 18G3. He reenlisted in Company A, Volunteers,
Forty-second Regiment, and served 100 days. He joined this department
as call-substitute in 1871, in Engine Company No. 3, and in 1873 was
ap|>ointed a call-man. May 7, 1874, he was promoted a ])ermanent mem-
ber with the same company. He was driver of Hose Company No. 2, May
30, 1874, and was transferred back to Engine Company No. 3, May 1875, as
hoseman. May 1, 1880, he was promoted captain of Engine Companj* No.
14, from which he was transferred to Hose Company No. 8, June 1, 1882,
and was transferred to his present position. May 1, 1885. Captain Knights
was the first man to take a civil-service examination for promotion in this
department, this occurred September 20, 1875. He has met with some
most severe and painful accidents during his career as a fireman, some of
which affect him to the present day. He is a member of the Grand Army
of tlie Republic. Captain Knights invented the Scott Hose Hitch in 1875,
also the Combined Chemical Engine and Hose Carriage, one of which is now
used in Somerville, Mass.

Addison Getchell (Fig. 2), driver, was born in Alton, N.H., December
5, 1833. He came to Boston in 1852, and was employed as a teamster. His
experience in the fire service dates from May 1, 1853, wlien he joined old
hand-engine Tremont Company No. 12, ns a call-man. He ran with that
company until May 1, 1854, when he joined Extinguisher Company No. 5.
On December 1 of the same year he left the department, but returned, in
Tremont Engine Company No. 12, April 1, 1885. He remained with that
company until July 1, 1800, at which time horses were introduced in the
service. At this date he loft the service, but again returned, on July 1, 1861,
and joined Hose Company Xo." 8. July .1, 1867, he again left the depart-
ment, and did not n'fnru until August 1, 1873, when he was appointed a
permanent memljcr and assij^nod to Hose Company No. 8. This company
was transferred to North Grove street, May 7, 1874, and an extinguisher
engine was put in its house, which rornainod until July 3, 1^74, when the
present company ".js organized, and Mv. CiCiVcWW v\^\5v\vivV \» \vvd» \»\vis.^\^

502 llfsrOIiV OF liOSTOX FIRE DEPAHTMENT,

position. He has been in this house fifteen 3'ear8, jiiid in the department,
on and off, for thirtv-five years. Me is a member of the Odd Fellows.

Joseph Smith (Fig. 3) was born in Boston, April 20, 18o3. He was em-
ployed as a teamster until his api)ointment as a substitute in this department,
November 23, 1880, in Entijine Compan}* No. 25. From there he was trans-
ferred twenty times, until October 7, 1881, when he was made a permanent
member and assigned to Engine Company No. 7. He has served on nearl}'
all the different apparatus in the force. On July 10, 1883, he was transferred
to this company. Mr. Smith has met with several severe accidents, and had
some narrow esca|>es. He is a member of the Boston Assemby No. 5 of the
Royal Society of Good Fellows.

\^/-r^

mSTOHY OF HOSTOS FIHK UEPAJiTMFNT, 505

CHAPTEK X.

DISTRICT XO, 0.— SOUTH BOS TO X.

THE Sixth Fire District comprises that purl of lk>8ton known as Soutb
Boston. It was set off from Dorchester by legislative enactment, March
6, 1804. It is bounded, south, by Dorchester Hav, and spreads a)>out two
miles on the south side of the harlM>r above the forts. It contains about
eight hundred acres, and is laid out in reguhir streets and squares, the former
running alphabetically from A tf> Q streets, and numerically from First to
Tenth, with additional small streets and lanes. The surface of South Boston
is exceedingl}' picturesque. In about the centre of this tract, and about two
miles from City Hall, the memorable ^^ Dorchester Heights " rear their heads
one hundred and thirty feet above the sea, from which is presented a splendid
view of Boston, its harbor, and the surrounding country. It is connected
witli old BostoD by three bridges; viz.. Congress street, Mt. Washington
avenue, and Federal street. There are also two others, connecting it with the
south or newer portion of the city ; viz., Broadway and Dover street, — making
five in all. This part of Boston is rapidly increasing in |x>pulation and wealth,
its inhabitants numbering about 75,000, or almost one-sixth of the entire
population of the city. It consists principally of wooilen dwellings and
stables, there being ubout seven thousand of the former, although the manu-
facturing interests are well represented. The district is considered a very
dangerous one for fires, owing to the inflammable nature of its buildings. It
has often been predicted that should a fire get a proper start here, it would
be very apt to sweep the entire section ; but, owing to the efficiency of this
branch of the department, with an increase of fire hydrants and modern im-
provements in the appliances for the extinguishment of fires, the aliove
prediction has not as yet been fulfilled, although there have been some few
serious conflagrations that have created considerable alarm for the time
being.

There are located here seven fire companies, consisting of three steamers,
one chemical engine, two independent hose-carriages, and one ladder-truck,
situated at very advantageous |>oints, so that any fire-l>ox in the district
can be reached by at least one of the alx>ve companies inside of two minutes.
The district contains several public institutions, among them the Perkins
Institution for the Blind, formerly the Washington House, near the Heights,
which is famous for the advantages presented for the education of the blind.
The manufacturing interests are reprcaeuted by U\e. ^ov\U\ ^ostftvw \Kcv\i.

50(> iiisToicy <)/■■ iiosroy fiiik DKi'MirMEsr.

('iitn|>iiiiy, foniierly " Algcr'a." wliurt" tlic biiHiricss of casting heavy or<]nance
for the Lloitfil Ntateti GovtTiimfiit is carried on ; also scvi-ral otlur fouiuiries
mid other icon inilimtriea, iDcldiliiig mncliiuc-sbops and tlic wcll-kiiuni] toii-
ccniB the Norway Iroji iind .Steel Company, liny Htiite Iroii Works, WliiU
Iici-'b, Walworth's, niid S. A. WoihI's iiiiichiiio companies. Tito l;irge siigiir
refineries, tlie Standarii and Coutiueulal, are located here, llie former nine
stories iu height and covering, with its Btoi'dionses and otiier buildings,
aeverat acres, the latter a five-story building, covering an entire square; also
Shale's and HIake's furniture factories, .lennuy's Oil RcHnery, tlie Old Colony
' Railroad machine and car sliojw, and siivei-allarge brewe lies. On the water-
front, on the barbor side, are lo(«ilod the New York & New England railway
and sleaiuship piers. The land of the Boston Wharf Company is given up
principally to wareltouses and storehouses, and being situated in close prox-
imity to the New York & New England piers and water-front, it offers splendid
induccmenta to business tirios; it is fast being built apon, and is adding
greatly l« the wenltb of South Boston. Tlie American Express Company and
the Boston Hotel Coach and Pliaeton Company have tbeir stables bei*e, the
largest of the kind in the country. The whnn-ea along here and the easterly
side are occupied by lumber firms, con 1- dealers, boat -builders, ete. At the
foot of O street, adjoining Walworth's machine-shop, on East Fii'st street, is
Lnwiey & Son's sbip-yai'd, where were built the famous fast-sailing yachts
'■ Mayflower,"" Riritan," and "Sachem," and mauyothei's of the '• Burgess"
design. In a southerly direction from here is the large " North Point "
stalile and car-house of the West End Horse Railway; directly opirosite,
and running westerly, is the Marine park, overlooking the harbor, with its
great iron pier reaching like an arm far out into the eea. This is a great
summer resort; with cheap car-fares ana:) the accommodations provided by
the horse railway compiuiy il is not only frequented bv the residents of South
Boston, but it is a boon for the suburban residents and their families.

The West End Railway Company have at the Point three large stables
and car-sheds, holding hundreds of horses, one of which — the K-street stable
— was entirely destroyed by fire August 5, 1874, necessitating calling out
the entire department. The other side of the peninsula, Dorchester Bay, is
given up to boat-building and the anchort^e of some five hundred or more
pleasure yachts, owned by well-known residents of Boston. Three large
yacht club-houses are located here, — the Boston, South Boston, and Bay
View. The Boston Cordage Works cover an enUi-e square at this point,
giving employment to hundreds of hands. In the district, at the present
tiinei are twenty school-houses and tlie same number of churches of all
denominations.

The district has been in charge of the follnwiiip-named district engineers
since 1B38: —

Thomas B. Warren. 1838 to IS^O; John Green, Jr., 1840 to 1847;
liivwBtcr Baynolds, 1847 to l«4!l; .lolin Divvis, .It., \*<V.l \o \?.'^\% i«.TOes

inSTOUY OF mPSTOX FIUK hKirxnTMKNT. oOT

Wood, 1851 to l«i>2; G4*oi-gc S. Thorn, 1852 to l?<:i«; ; (;n>i;ri' F. IlibbartI,
I85C to IHiV.I ; Ciwrjje IJnjwii, 18:»1> to 1H82 ; I-oiiis P. Al»lM>tt, !«•<•.> to 1«8:» ;
John A. Miilluiu IHK.'), at pr«*soiit in char^xi-. The coiiii>:iiii('S in tlu* district
consist of tho following: Kn*<in4*6 Nos. ]. 2. ir>; CMuMnical Knginc^ No. 8:
Hose Nos. 10, 12; und Liuldrr No. 5. The iieadfjuartcrs of tho district chief
is at tlic house* of Engine Company No. 1 .

District Chief John A. Mi.'llkn. of District No. G. tirst saw the light in
iS«Mith lk>ston, Jnnc 2, l><01,and is the youngest innii holdinc: a snuiiar i>osition
in the department, luit despite liis age none are morr succes>fnl ni their dnticb.
After leaving sch(M>l ho learned the iron-moulder's trade, at which he was em-
ployed up to the time of a.s.snniiiig the business of a fireman. On June 12,
1H74| he entereil this department, at which time he was api>ointe<l a call-man
in Engine Company No. I'), and on .May 8, l.sTG. was a|)iM)inted a |)ermanent
member and assigned to Knginc Com])any No. 23, wIhtc he remained until
August 8, 1881, at which time he was promoted to the |)osition of captain, and
again assigncHl to Engine Company No. ir>. lie hehl that |K>sition until
August 20, 1885, when he was |>romoted to his present position. Chief
Mullen is one of the oldest nx'mbers of Engine Company No. 15, and by his
long residence in South lioston is thoroughly familiar with that section.' He
ba member of the Boston Veteran Firemen's Association and a life member
of the Firemen's Charitable Association, also a director in the Firemen's
Mutual Relief Association, and a member of the Irish Charitible Association
and of the Royal Arcanum.

EN(;iNE COMPANY NO. 1.
Namks of Mkmbkks sin'ck 1874.

Joseph W. Fowler, ap. July 1, 18G2, foreman from July 1-^, 1874, assist-
ant foreman from Augusts, 1881, left December 8, 18H3 ; Ix)ring D. Shaw,
ap. August 1, 1871^, assistant engineman, left May 23, 1881 ; Temp. C. Twiss,
ap. December 1, 1804, driver, left June 1, 1878 ; George Chapman, ap. Juue 13.
1874, left Decenil»er l.'j. 18«0; J. Willard Hayes, ap. June 13, 1874, left
Augusts, 1881; Charles K. Clark, ap. June 13, 1874, left July 16, 18>{4 :
Benjamin F. Donnell. ap. Juue 1, 1878, left June 28, 1887; Georire
M. Gourley, ap. December 24, 1880, left Noveml>er 25, 1883; Thomas
F. Fitzgerald, ap. May 25, 1881, assistant engineman, August ItJ.
1887; George W. luimontls, ap. December 10, 1883, left September
3, 1884; George J. Wall. ap. September 3, 1884, left April 10, 1889:
Cornelius H. Lynch, np. Jinie '2H. 1887, left October 27, 1888; Thomas
J. Harty, ap. Aui^usl !!♦, ls.s7. :isj>isiaiit engineman. left Noverabei* 1.
1888.

On September 1(>, l^Ti. tht* present engine, built by the Anioskeag
Manufacturing Company, was put into servic«'. Sin* was built originally for
the New Orleans (Ln.) fur departnu'nl, ;\m\ o\\ vro\\\\AviV\o\\ v;ws. '^viwVVNj ^^^fe

508 iiinniin (>/■■ iitisro.w fiuk iiKr.iuTMKsr.

tnniiufacturei's U> t:uti)|H;ti< with Dtlivr wvlUktiiiwu ImiUla of eiigiiioa at K\\v
Lowell (Maaa.) Agrioiiltiiiiil Fair. Sdi' tlirc-w !i liorixoutal streiiiu 'AW fwt
9 iiichus, iLuct wna pui-climtm) oti tlie ajiut hy Chief Kti^riiiiior Dainrull, uf Uom-
tuu, aad !4eiit immediBlcIv ti) liu put iiilu aurvice. She n|i|ietLre<l thu folluwiii^
(lav in the aniiuitl imritde of tliu Fiiv I>«!|iiLrliui:iit. Her Hrat working die was
[he " big file '" of Novciulier !', 187'2. wln-n she |)crforiiicd good service.

PiiKSKvr Wkmukiis.

Capluiu Hubert K. [lAUTLtrr (Fig. I) was boru in South Boslou, Mass.,
OcUilicr 8, Ifih'i. He licguji life nx a liook-kcu|iei-, to wliidi luisiiiess he added
the duties of a fireman, joiiiitig this <:uni|)auy U6 a ciiU-subatitiite, August U,
1871. June 18, 1874, lie wjia a|i]ioiiited a cail-lioaeumn. On April 29, 1K7G,
lie was iiromoted a permanent inembcraud assigned to Kuginc Company N'o. 4,
liolding the position of senior hoseuinn from July 1, IHRO, to August 8, 18BI ;
on the later date he was promoted to bU present [xtsition and assigned Xm this
eoiupauy. Captnin Baitlett was severely injured nt tlie Tiemont Temple fire,
August 14, ltl7!). while at work id tlie building «ith Hosemen Gushing, Kelley.
and Plugree. He is a member of the Baniicout Fire Association, the Boston
Veteran Firemen, aud Puritan Assembly of tlie Royal Society of Good
Fellows.

Engincmaii John Rav (Fig. i) was born io Peru, Me., June 21, 1835.
He came to Uostuo during 1854 and leunied the maeliinisfs trade, iu which
line lie is an expert, and has renderol the <lepartmeiit excellent ser^'iee in
ihis capacity. Mr. Ray has the credit of being the first to introduce the re-
lief valve, which was attached to his engine July, 1801. These vulvcs are now
doing effective service on all engines in the oily. He eiitei-od this dep.irtmeni,
February 1, IH57. in Extinguisher Oumpauy Ho. 5, aud was prouioted clerk
of the uompanj', February 1, 1859. He remained there until January 1,
1R60, when he was promoted assistant engineman of Engine Company No. 7,
and one month later was promoted engineman. June 1, 1864, he was trans-
ferred, at his own request, to this company, where he has since remained.
Mr. Ray is a member of the Knighta of Pythias, Washington Lodge No. 10.

Assistant Engineman Thomas H. Evass (Fig. 3) was boru in Boston,
Mhs4., September 14, 1844. He is a machinist by trade, at which he was
employed for a number of years. On Uio outbreak of the war he enlisted,
during 1862, in Company C, Forty-Second Massacliusttts Regiment, but re-
turned in 1864, and again enlisted in Company F, Si.ith Massachusetts Regi-
ment, and rcm.iined to the end of Ihe struggle. He joined the department
as a call- substitute on October 1, 1873, in this company, and May 21, 187S.
was made a call-man, and remained in th.it capacity until September 5,
1884, when he was promoted a pcrnmncnt member. Mr. Evans was laid up
for eight wvvks fmiii injuries to liis knec-\v.in received at the Gaston school-
bouso Bre, on Ajiril 28, 1887, mid was injvitciX al 5ftn\\ft\'% 0\\ "^ (»xV.s ?vtc.

itisroin" OF tiosToy fikk uki'Autmkst. r>il

Jaiiiiiiry 2fi, 1^77. Ho m a iiicinlicr of PuHt 32, G. A. U., tlic Americ.-in
Lx.*gioii of Honor No. 141, the Pow-Wow Tribe No. 74 of Re<l Meu, and the
Boston Vetcrao Fire men's AAiK>ciution.

Melvis Parkku MiTCiiKLL (Fig. 4), driver, was burn iu Juinuica Plain
District, Boston, Muss., February 10, I8di). His former employment was
as a machinist. He joined the force during tlie fall of IHHO as a call-substi-
tute in this company. November 27, 18^8, he was ap|K>inted a call-roau,
and promoted a permanent member, September 3, 1884, and detailed as driver.
Mr. Mitchell had a very narrow escape at tlie Plynipton street fire, when an
immense beam fell and struck the side of his (ire- hat, throwing him quite a
distance. He is a member of the Pow-Wow Trilje No. 74 of lioiX Men.

Nicholas J. Fitzwilliam (Fig. 5) was l)oru in I^well, Mass., February
20, I860. He left I^owell at an early age and came to Boston, and was em-
ployed in various occupations in Boston and New York City. He joined this
force, February 10, 1888, as a suhstiluto in Kngine Company No. 12; April
16 he was transferred to Engine Company No. 26, and on April 19 was trans-
ferred to Ladder Company No. 3, where he remained until November 1, 1888,
at which time he was assigned to this company.

William Henrt Chapman (Fig. 6) was born in Boston, Aiga%t 20,
1840. He was for 3'ears employed as a building-mover. Hia dcperience
lo the Fire Department dates from 1870, when he joined this company as a
cull-substitute. October 1, 1873^ he was made a call-man, and September
3, 1884, was promoted a permanent memlier. He was appointed to take
charge in the absence of the captain.

JouK R. Chapman (Fig. 7) was born in South Boston, Mass., Feb-
niary 28, 1841. He was employed at various occupations previous to hid
entering this department. He began his fire record as a call -substitute in
this company during 1873. On August 23 of that year he was made a
call-man, in which capacity he remained until September 8, 1884, when
he was promoted a permanent member. Mr. Chapman was injured at
the Gaston school fire April 28, 1887.

GEOK<iK J. Wall (Fig. 8) was born in Boston. August 28, 1858. His
trade is that of a carpenter. On July 7, 1879. he joine<l the department,
as call-substitute, in Hose Compau}- No 10, and remained m that
capacity until December 7, when he was made a call-man. During De-
comber 5, 1883, he was appointed a substitute in Engine Company No. 3,
from which he was promoted a permanent member and assigned to this com-
pany, Sept<»mbor .3, 1884. Mr. Wall is a member of Howard Lodge No. 46
of the Rovril Arcanum.

Lawkknck Scallon (Fig. 9) was born in Boston, September 5, 1842.
He did ninety Hays* service in Company A, Fourth Battalion Rifles, during
the war. He was a member of the Washington Hand-P2ngine Company
Xo. 5, at Charlestr>wn, Mass., and was made a call-man in Engine Com-
paiiy AV). /, Jiwutxry I.*?, 1874, where \\e Te.m«Av\^ v\\\\j\ ^^^Xsjccfeftx '^^

fi\-^ iiisTdi/y or iinsTox fiiik hki'Mumesi:

IMSJ, m'Ll'11 Iiu whs tinnarci'rr'l to Liuldcv ('uin|iitD.V Nu. ■). Miiich i'f<, l8Ka,
wttK ii|i]i<>iiit(.-(l II |)ui'muiieiU tiiomliL'i' nf l^ilUor Coin[iaiiy No. ^4 iind iissigiit-il
to Kiigiiit CuMipniiy No. 1, .laiiimry 14. tlit.- ensuing vonr. where lie icmniiifil
until March 30, IWW, when he was tmimfei-ivii to Kiigiue Cuinpaiij' No, |.k
October 28, 18MK, he was transforreti to thin eoiiipaiiy.

Gkokgk H. TwiriH (Fig. Iti) w:is Iwrii ill Boston, Mass., March il,
l>'(iO. After leaving 91-1k>oI lie wurkeil at (lie house- palmer's trade until Di-
ct^niber ^D. IKlj], when he juiiied the department as a call-member, and was
assigned to Hose Company No. 12. Several muntlis later he was trKuafern-d
to Knglne Com|)any No. i. Jannarv 16, 18«tj, lie was tmnsferred to Hugliie
Coi]i|iany No. A, and promoted aa permanent hoseionn. November "27. 18«8,
he was tmrisferred to tins comiiany. Mr. Twisa is ii memljer or the Order ol'
Iron Hall-

ENGINE COMl'vVNY NO. 2.
Namf.s ov Mf.mheks since ]fi74.

On June 13, 1**74, the toinpany was reorganized with the following-
Qiimed members : ■loiin Brown, call-foreman ; D. H, Twiss, permanent driver ;
E. U. Swadkins, senior hoscman ; hosemen : George H. Delano, George A.
Jones. William Schofield. Thomas li. Doyle, C. H. Tayen.T. H. Young. In
the year 1876 Foreman Brown left the department, and Senior Hoseman
Swadkins was promoted to the position of call-foremnii, and George H. Dclauo
was made senior hoseman. In the rear IK79 Foriman Swadkius left the
depiirtmeut, and George A. Jones was promotet) to the position of call-fore-
man. The following have been members of the old company. EugiDeman
George O. Twiss was transferred to the repair-shop August 13, 1887, and w.-is
l>ensioaed May 1 , .1888. George H. Delano joined the department January 1 ,
1847, in Perkins No. 16, and remained in the department until November II,
1887, having reaehed the age limit. The other members were John S. Clevertv,
George H. Twiss, George E. Harkius, Charles H. Biii^ess, D. J. Fitsgerald.
Driver D. H. Twiss died in May, 1885.

Present Members.
Captain George A. Jokes (Fig. 1) was born in Acton, Mass., August
1, 1845. He was a tinsmith hy trade. On the outbreak of the war be enlisted
in Company t, Thirty-eighth Massaclmsetts Infantry, August, 1862, and
served with it until bis discharge, July 16, I8G5. He entered this department
June 13, 1874, as a call-man in Hose Company No. 12, and was promoted a
call-foreman of that company December 20, 1881. M.\v 10, 1882, he was
transferred to this company, and promoted to his present [xisition, November
1, 1884. Captain Jones has been very forlunnte as regards accidenls, although
having been in some very dangerous quaiters. He is a member of Adelphi
iMilge of M.isona, the Bethesda Lodge of Odd Fellows, and the Boston Veteran
Kiromen's Association.

msTonv OF houtos fihk dkpartmsnt, 515

Engincnuin Thomas F. Fitzgkiuld (Fig. 2) was born iu New York CiU'
December 24, 1833. He came to this city when 3*oung, aud begau life as a
locomotive engineer. He entered this <lepartment July 28, 1873, as assistint
eugineman iu Engine Company No. 15, in which he was promoted to engine-
mao, Jane 10, 1874. May 8, 1880, he was transferred to Engine Company
No. 26, as assistaot engineman, from where he was transferred to Engine
Company No. 1, May 21, 1880; aud on August 16, 1887, was promoted
eugineman and transferred to this company. Mr. Fitzgerald was severely
injured by the engine running over his foot while on the way to Box 121, in
1875, he being thrown from tlie engine. At the Clinton-street fire he had
both feet frozen while working at his engine ; this caused him to lay off duty
nine months. He is a member of Tremont Lodge of Odd Fellows and King
Solomon Lodge of Masons, also the Charitable Firemen's Association.

Assistant Engineman Horace F. Ferrik (Fig. 3) was bom in 4South
Boston, January 11, 1836. When the war broke out he enlisted, January 8,
1862, as a first-class fireman on board the United States man-of-war
*^ Chooura." in which he servefd until the close of the great struggle, March
1, 1865. He then returned to his trade, tliat of a machinist, at which he was
employed until January 1, 1870, when he was apiK>inted to his present position.

Patrick H. Boleman (Fig. 4), driver, was bom in Bridge water, Mass.,
January 26, 1854. He was employed at the plumbing trade until he joined
this department, July 1, 1883, at which time he was apfiointed a substitute
in Engine Company No. 15. September 3, 1884, he was promoted a perma-
nent member, aud assigned to Engine C^ompany No. 7, from which he was
transferred to this company, August 1, 1885, and detailed to his present
position. Mr. Boleman was laid up two months from the effects of a broken
leg, received by a kick from oue of the horses in August, 1886.

WiLUAM H. Lewis (Fig. 5) was born in South Boston, Mass., May 28,
1860. He is a broom manufacturer, and combined with this the duties of
fireman, May 10, 1882, at which time he joined Hose Company No. 12 as a
call-substitute, and on Januar}' 23, 1885, was transferred to Uiis company
and promoted a call-member. Mr. Lewis is a member of Iron Hall.

William Sciiofield (Fig. 6) was born in St. John, N.B.. June 21,
1838. He came to this cit>' duriug 1858, and learned the pattern-maker*s
trade, and on June 13, 1874, joined Mose Company No. 12, from which he
was transferred to this company. May 10, 1882. Mr. Schofleld is a member
of Bethesda I^dge of I. O. O. F., The United Order of Workmen, and the
Boston Veterans.

Robert MclN-nRE (Fig. 7) was born in St. John, N.B., March 13,
1859. He came to this city during 1878, and learned the pattern-maker's
trade. He joined this department as a call-substitute in this company, 1882,
and was made a call-man July 1, 1886. He is a member of Hobah Lodge 53
of L O. O. F., Puritan Assembly No. 8, Good Fellows, and Daughters of
Rebekah.

51C iif.-^Tiiin '»/■• i:'»ni.\ fiiih iih-r.urrMKxr.

I'EKCir W. (ii.WKN (Kin. «) was Iwjrn in Ho-ttoii, Mass.. Su|rt. 17, !«GI).
He in a mnc-liiiiisi liy tniilL', uiiil on .Iiiiic :<0. l»Hi, untcnil tlii.s ilqiurliiK'iil iis
a citll-iiiiiii, ill lli»i' <''>i>i|>iuiv N'l. 1', ill tvliidi li<- Mtirvt't iiiilil UtrColicr If,
1887, wlicii hi- wu-. iniiixri'iT<'<l to iIiin c()iii|);iiiy. Mr. (iuwi'ti is » wil of
Cajitnin (iuwvii. of I'.iiLjiiiL' l'oiii|<iiti\ Nu. 21. ilikI is ii inumLwr of Aihltiuuii
Lwlgc, lUI, I. O, O, v.. Ik>st.iii foiiiifil No. 4. ..f lt<(,vHi Areiinwm.

Ki>H-AKl> Al. SiiiMi (Kig. '.)) wim Uirii in lliK>t<>ii, Muss., NnveiiitH-r 3U,
Ittli). He is :l mncliiiiist li,v triulL-, Ui wliiiili liti u(lii)><l tlio ilulictior lliPiiiaii,
Febmury 3, ISHri, wIil'ii Iil' joined LiuUlvr Cuntpnnv Ng. 5, in wliicli lie n-
mained untiJ Juiii.' 1, IH8K, tvhcti lii: uaa trniiarerrod toiliis ooiupniiy as a cnll-
hoscinmi.

Gkoroe W. Thompson (Fig. 10) llrel trnw tlic ligUl in South linsUm,
Fcbruiiry 17, IsCi;'). Afli-r Icnving hcI)i>oI lie wns eni|iloyed aa a tcainslcr, and
on December 1 , l««G, hu eiiU'rcd lliis <U'|>artment as a eall-sulmtitnte in Lail-
der ComiiuHV No. .i. He remninMl lliue until .liiiit* 1.), IKHH. wliou liit wsis
ai>poiuted a aill-nicmbev and nssi};!!!.'!! to Muh {.■uiii|iiiiiy.

Joseph W. Hayks wns boiii in Uoslon. Mass., July 3, im7. lie is a
jeweller liy trndu, and on Jane tl!, 1«74, l>ecame a member of this de|inrtnieiit.
Joining Engine Coii)|iniiy No. 1 as a call-niaiK He remained there tiiilil
August. 1881, ivlieii liu was transfuiTed to Hose Coniitaiiy No. 12, and from
there was truisferred lo ihis company May 1(1, lw«2.

ENGINK COSIl'ANY NO. 1.5.

Nam^> i>f Mkmukks sisct 1H74.
Nicliolas C. Cogley, ap. December 22,18611. forenian, died March 12,
lfl75;Tlio9. F. Fitzgerald, ap. August I, 1873, engincman, left May 20. 1880;
Charles H. .Smith, ap. August 15, 1871, asaistaut eDgiiienmn, left February
1, 188G ; EdwaiY) M. Grant, :ip. March 10. 1873, driver, no record; Orestes L-
Woods, ap. December 22, 1H6'J, left December 1, 1884 ; James Bennett, ap.
Decetn1>er 22, 1869, no record : Amos Marsliall, ap. December 22, 1869,
died July, 187G ; Laurence H, Sexton, ap. Jlay Ti, 1873, no record ; John A.
Mnlleu. ap. .Inuo 12. 1«71, left M.ircli il. 1K7G ; Franit H. Noonan, ap. June
12, 1H74, left Octolwr 2H, |HX7; Timothy J. .Sexton, ap. June 12, 1874, no
record ; .luhu F- Scott, ap. Septemlier 1 . 1874. left September 1, 1««1 ; James
Shields, up. February 1. I'*7rt, tio recoiti ; Alhert J, Breed, ap. February 5,
IK?."), driver, no ix-coiil : Alexander Bsiitli, ap. June 17, 1875, no record;
Otis M. Ciapp. driver, no record ; Miciiael R. Midlen, ap. February 5,
IwTC. no reconl : John H. Frederick, ap. M:iy 1, 1876. no record ; Henry C.
Whitney, ap. Sept. 21. lH7i;. hfl May 6, 1.HH2 ; Richard Fitzgerald, ap. Se[)-
letuber 4. 1«:(1, left October I. 1«77; Fraiili B- [>odge, ap. July 21, 1877,
left June 10, l>*>*0: William ». Flavell. ap. March 4. 187X, left July 27,
IH«0 ; Kdwin W. Chirk, ap. April 2(!, 1«7«, left May 12. 18H(i ; John Flavell,
.1/,. Oct'ihcr 21, iS7H, left Ajnil 21, 1HS2 ; Alcxuuder N. Allen, ap. July 28.

nisronv of hostox fihk depautmkst. 517

1»W), died February 2."», 1882 ; William A. Emery, ap. Aiigiint 5, 1880, left
November 5, 1880; William A. McKnizie, ap. January 20, 1881, left Octo-
ber 31, 1881 ; James For^ter, ap. Novombcr 2, 1881, left NovemlxT (J, 1888;
John A. Mullen, ap. Augnst 8, 1^x1, captain, left August 20, 1885: (*(>nicrms
H. Lynch, ap. April 21, )882, left June 28, 1887; William A. McKen/jc, ap.
May 6, 1882, left January 7, 1887 ; Michael Cook, ap. June 1, 1882, left May
81, 1889; William Ixjuey, ap. A|)ril 21, 188:1, left July 16, 1885; Warren K.
Smith, ap. February 1, 1880, assistant engincman, left September 7, 1886;
George W. Edmonds, ap. March 11, 1887, died April 13, 1889; John S.
Cleverly, ap. August 3, 1887, left August 11, 18H8; Daniel H. Sennott. ap.
October 28, 1887, lieutenant, left August 11, 1888; Lawrenee Scallan, ap.
March 30, 1888, left October 28, 1888.

1*KK.SKNT MEMIiKKS.

Captain Isaac Austih Williams (Fig. 1) was born in West Roxbury
District, Boston, Mass., January 21, 1849. He is a machinist by trade, at
which he was employed until his permanent appointment in this force. His
career as a fireman dates from 1868, when be entered the hand department,
joining Alert Engine Company No. 4, of Dorchester. On the annexation of
that district with Boston, January 5, 1870, the engine was numbered No. 19,
and he was ap|)ointed a cnll-hoscman of that compiiny. April 1, 1871, he
was promoted assistant engincman, from which ho was transferred and pro-
moted enginemanof Engine Company No. 23, January 5, 1874. He remained
there until May 1, 1874, when he left the department, but returned again as
assistant eugineman February 1, 1875, in Engine Company No. 26. He was
promoted engincman, and transferred to this company May 20, 1880; and on
September 4, 1885, was promoted to his present i>osition. Captaiii Williams
is a member of the Boston Veteran Firemen's Association and Boston Council
No. 4, Roval Arcanum.

Lieut. F. H. Noonan (Fig. 2) was born in Boston, Mnss., August 6,
1853. He was a laborer by oticupation. His fire service began on July 12,
1874, as a call-man in this company, and on July 1, 1882, was promoter!
a permanent member. January, 1883, he was piforaoted to his present
position, and in October, 1887, was transferred to Chemical No. 8, in charge.
He remained there until October, 1888, when he was reinsUilled in this com-
pany.

Engincman William M. Lvnch (Fig. 3) was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt.,
August 25, 1856. He came to Boston during 1878, and learned the machinist
trade, at which he was employed until February 2, 1883, when he was pro-
moted a i>ermanent member, and assigned to Engine Company No. 23, and
detaile<l to the repair-shop. On October 13, 1883, he was promoted assistant
engincman, and assigned to Engine Company No. 26, where he remained
until Se))tem)>er !/>, J 885, wlien he was \)romoted to his \>resent position, and

ftl8 itiNToiiY III'- itn.snty Fiin: uki'mitmks t\

nuigiivd to lliii* luiiiimiiy. Hi' "iis lui<l ii|i \\\i- wc.'k-i imm injuries rect-ivi-cl
al the- Swoil-sln-el lint, I^Hi;.

A«sist«til l''.iigiii.-rr SVn.i.iAM It. IJaciiklukk (Ki^'. I) was liorii iu Uaili,
Mc, August K. I^i.'il. lie Clinic to Ikistoii in April, lXf>!), ami I turned the
iiiiicliiiiist'iilriKli'. Uu Di-rituilier '1\. 1883, lie was enrollL-d in this service lut a
tiall-innn in [^ulik'r C'oniiiiuiy No. h, trtieru he remuiuetl nutil January Ifi,
188C, when III' vtiiH in'oiiioteil ii |ierinuiienl inenibei', and iissigDcd to Kngine
Comimny Nu, t. .Se|>tcnil)i.'r ^7, lA the same yeai'. ile wns traoitfei'reil to
tliis vunipaiiy iinil )ii'(iin(tled to liis pi-esciit imsilioa, April 10, 1887. Mr.
Haehclder is ii inenihor nf Ik-tlntsdu Lodge of OAA Fellows.

James H. McAli.istkii (Fig- it), driver, wiiu born in Methueu, Mass.,
Decomber 12, IK4I. Wlii^n the war broke out lie cnlinttHl, dnrlng I8G2, in
Company G. Forty-Second MiisskclinaeUs Regiment, serving nineteen mouths.
He was thcnetn])luyedaaat«':imHler, andon Deceml>er 21. 1«78, he entered this
dcparlmenl as ii call-innti in this oomtuiny. May \i, IKNIi, he was promoted
a l>ermanent mcml>er, and Assigned lo this cotnpnny in hia present position.
J[r. MeAllislur wiis sevenly injured Felinmry, 18«n, at the Steams' wharf
fire, .it whicli he ivas knocked from a Soor on some lumber, and severely
injured bis isjiine, iieocssiuiting a most serious sui'gical operation, which laid
him up three mniitlis.

Michael Cook {Fig. fi) , driver of hose-en rri age, was born in Galway, Ire-
land, May I-'). l^^O. He came to this city ivheu voung, and was employed as
a teamster. Hi' entered tliis depiirtment at West Rosbury, working iu hand-
engine. Mtiy 14, IHTt, he was appointe'l driver of I.iidder Company No.
1, which is m>w No. 10, and remained there until Jiiiie 1, 188*2, when he was
trnuuferi-cd to tliis eouipnny, and detailed driver of hose-carriage.

Joiix V. llcWmitK (Fig. 7) was born in Boston, Fehruary 4, 1855. He
is a wockI- turner liy trnde, ;ind entered this di^piUljjjeiil us u eall-sobstilute
during 187!>, iii this company. May 15. !8S0. he was appointed a call-mem-
>icr, and on Dccem1)er 1, I88~2, a permanent man, always serving with this
com|)any. His most serious accident occurred November 17, 1882, when he
was run over by tlic hose-ciirriage, which injured his back, so as to render him
unfit for duty for two weeks.

Gkokgk W. Kdmovos {Fig. 8) was born in Boston, May 16, 1855.
He is a machinist by tr.tde. He entered the force as a cill-stibstitute, Au-
gust 5, 1875, in Hose Company No. 10. in which lie was. appointed a call-
man, December 24, Ih78 ; and during 1882 was transferred to Engine
Compauv No. 1. Septembers, 1884. he w.is promoted a substitote, and
assigned to tliis company. He was appointed a |>ermaoent member March
28 of the sinne ,ie:ir, and nssigued to Engine Company No. 8, but was trans-
I'on-ed back lo this coinpiiny March 11, 1887.

.loiiN KswumiiT (Fig. !') was born in West Newcastle, Ireland, Feb-
rn:iry 20, 1 84 1 . He came to this city when but eight .years of age. He was
cin/iloiLiI us :t /iiviiinii on slationary engiuctt uutiV Oufjob^T 16, 1873, when he

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nisroRy of bostox fiue dki^ahtmest. 521

W1U4 Appointed a ptM'inauoiit iiu^inber of this de|»:irtineiit, and assigned to
Knginc Company No. in. He n^mained tliure nntil May 12, 1H74, when he
was transferred to Kngine Company No. 2.'>, P'roni there ht* was transferred
to ilose Company No. U, June 2;'>, 18^(7, in ivhieh he remained nntil he
was transferred to this company. Mr. Knwright is a member of the Mont-
gomery Light Giiaixls and the Garfiehl Assembly of tlie Gooil Fellows.

CoRNKLius H. LvNCii (Fig. 10) was l>orn in Albany, N.Y., March ;*>,
1849. He came to this city during IHOo, and learned the cooper's trade.
He enlisted in this department April 21, 1880, as a call-man in Engine
Company No. 15, and on November 1, 1882, was promoted a |)ermanent
men])>er. June 28, 1887, he was transferre<l to this company.

John Joskpii Hilky (Fig. 1 1) was born in Newbury |>ort, Mass., June 12,
1863. He came to Boston during 1880, and worked at the barber business
until his ap|K)intment in this department a$ a substitute, and was assigned to
Engine Company No. 18. September li^ 1888; a short time after he was
transferred to this company.

FiTZ(;Ki<ALn M. O. Lalok (Fig. 12) was born in Boston, Mass., June 11,
1862. He is a carpenter by trade, and was appointed in this department, as
a substitute, December 14, 1888, and detailed to this company.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 5.

Names of Members sinxe 1874.

Captains .J. B. Hill, ap. January 1, 1870, discharged November 11, 1887
(he was captain of company from Jauuar}* 1, 1870, to March 28, 1885) ;
E. Cnmmings, tr. from Ladder No. 1, March 28, 188,'), to Engine No. (>,
April 1, 1887; driver, B. F. Donnells, tr. from Hose No. 10, January 1,
1870 ; resigned March, 1874. The following were appointed January 1, 1870 :
Albert E. Goodwin, discharged June, 1874 ; Appleton Lathe, discharged
Noveml>er 11, 1887; David Kun us, discharged June, 1874; Alexander Mc-
Kenzie, discharged June, 1874 ; Etlward A. Perkins, discharged November
11, 1887; Joseph Bell, discharged June, 1874 ; Humphrey Choate, died July
30, 1878 ; Henry B. Fowler, discharged August 20, 1881 ; John H. Howard,
discharged August 1, 1874; John A. Hodgkins, discharged June, 1874;
Lyman Lock, discharged September 13, 1872 ; Charles Sjwar, discharged
June, 1874; William Sheene, discharged December 20, 1883; Frank B.
Sibley, discharged October 2.'>, 1871 ; Daniel Weston, discharged May 1,
1883; Samuel H. Wiiitney, ap. July, 1870, discharged June, 1874; Antlion}'
Martin, ap. November, 1871, discharged June, 1874; John F. Currier, ap.
October, 1873, discharged F^ebriiary 8, I88r) ; S. Colley, ai). June 13, 1874,
died June 9, 1878; Daniel Nasou, ap. June 13, 1874, discharged September
20, 1883; W. A. Emery, ap. June 13, 1874. discharged August 9, 1874;
George Gray, ap. June 13, 1874, died January 20, 1880; Henry Kohr, ap.
June 13, 1874, discharged July 20, 1874; Robert Dow, ap. June 13, 1874,

522 iii-roitr ur n

(lUch&rged .l:iiiiiiiiy 7. IHKT: F. HHtubcrg, np Jiitic 13, 1x74, iliscliai'^ed-Iiiiic
13, ]HHi; T. Wilson, tip. Se|)teint)er, mii. tlischurged Miircli. I»M(J; W. It,
Ma|>es, ap. Si'[iii:iiibt!r. 1474. tliHchur^eil April 1 1 , \H1'J ; L. O. Weeks, up.
October, 1874, (Ii»cliai^e<l Septemlwr il, IS7G; J. T. WestoD. up. Ausust,
1876, tr. to Kngiiie No. 22, September 8, WSi; W. F. Delano, ap. Miu ;f,
' 1879, tr. to Lad<lcr No. 1. OcWlier ,1, 1NM2; Fi-aQcia White, ap. Mb«4i M,
ISSO, diacharged .Iiiiie 24, 1««7 : G. S. Uiinii. ap. Mardi :11, I8N0, tr. to
Engine No. 7, Septemlwr 3. 18M4 ; If. B. Sprawl, ap. (X-tober 11, l»«l, dis-
cftarged Ocldher 29, l«a.t: F. A. Hamilton, ftp. Julv i. I»H2, discliarsJv^l
October 29, IXh-,- F. P. Stengel, :.p. April 21, 188,'i. ti-. to Ladder No. I,
Mareh, 1888 ; W. R. IJiitchclder, ap. Ueccmbcr 2'!. 188.1, tr. to Engine No. 4.
January 16. IHHf; ; .1. W. Cnrmnt, ap. June 4, 18ft4, discharged .Sepf«mber

30, 1887; L. -Sciilhiu. tr. from Engine No. 1, SepteinUT i, 1884, tr. to
Ladder No. 8, March 28, l88o ; J. G. Mnhoncy, ap. Jatiuary IG, I8HG, tr.
to Hoae No. 1. Octobpr 29, IfiSC; F. P. Cbapniaii. tr. fi-oin Miwe No. 10,
January 16, 1886; M. Cronin, ap. Jiuiuary 23, 18«ii, tr. to Ladder No. 3,
Jnne 18, 1887 ; J. H. Flaherty, ap. Jannury 8. 1887, dischai^ed August 19,
1887; Edward M. Shine, ap. June 1. 1«88, tr. to Engine No. 2, June 8,
1888; Charles Sweetser, ap. Jnne 1, 18«8, tr. to En^'ine No. 2, June 8,
1888.

PRtiSENT Members.

Capt. £i>wiN A. Pekkinb (Fig. Ij was born in Gilmonton, N.H., May
11, ISdo. [!e uinie to Boston diiriog 18G3. and .ifter leaving xchool learned
the car|)eDtci''s trade. His career as u Rremim dates from May 17, 1870,
when he was miidc a tall-raan in Engine Company No. 21. Deceinberl7,
1880, he WHS appointed a permanent member, and assigned to Engine Com-
pany No. 10, and Wits promoted lientt'iiant of (i[at (-oiiiiianv, April 21, 1882.
April 1, 1887, his excellent services were again rcc<^nize<I, and he was pro-
moted to his present position, and assigned to this company.

Francis S. Parson (Fig. 2), driver, was born in Norway, Me., August

31, 1836. He was employed as a teamster previous to entering this depart-
ment, which he did as a call-man on Engine Company No. 7, during 1871-
June 1, 1872, he was transferred to Hose Company No. it, where he remained
until January 11, 1874. when he was api)ointed a permanent member, and
assigned to Engine Company No. 7. He wiis transferred March 31, 1874, to
this company, and detailed to his present position April ^1 of the same year.
Mr. Parson was badly hurt at the Broad-street fire during 1871, when he fell
through a building and hurt his bnek.

Oeorgk K. Hokne (Fig. 3) llrst saw the light in South Boston, Mass..
July 27, 1846. He is a machinist by trade, and '>n October 1, 1872, entered
this service as a member of this company. Mr. Home is a member of
Bethesda r.^gc, .10, I. O. O. F., and Taylor Council, 87. American I>?gion <)f

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 525

George H. Vinal (Fig 4) was born in Scituate, Mass., September 23,
1841, and came to Boston during 1858. He is a mason by trade, to which
he added the duties of fireman March 1, 1870, when he was appointed a mem-
ber of this company'. Mr. Vinal had a narrow escape at the big fire May
30, 1873. He is a member of Knights of Pythias and Gate of Temple
Masons, and a life member of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Silas B. Crane (Fig. 5) was born in Canton, Mass., March 17, 1845.
He came to Boston when but a child, and began life as a machinist. He
enlisted in (Company F. Twenty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry, on October
21, 1861, and served until January 20, 1866. He entered this department
June 13, 1874, when he was enrolled a member of this company. Mr. Crane
was commander of Post 32, G. A. R., at the time the Soldiers' Monument on
the Common was dedicated, and is now past-commander of that Post.

Edward F. Currant (Fig. 6) was bom in East Boston, Mass., October
16, 1856. He is a pattern-maker by trade, and first began running to fires,
when but a boy, in General Taylor Engine No. 4, of South Maiden, Mass.
(now Everett), but w^s first enrolled as a member in Pacific Engine No. 1,
of Stoughton, Mass., during 1879 ; and in the following year steam was intro-
duced, and he became a member of Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1, of
that city, and acted as steward about a year, when he came to this city, and
in 1888 was appointed a call-subetitnte in this company, in which he was
promoted a member. May 1, 1883. He is a member of Soangetaha Tribe 21
of Red Men.

Frank P. Chapman (Fig. 7) was bom in South Boston, February 22,
1854. He is employed as a laborer, and began running to fires as a call-
snbstitute in Engine Company No. 1 for about five years. He was appointed
a call-member of Hose Company No. 9, October 20, 1876, from which he was
transferred to Hose 0>mpany No. 10, July 16, 1885 ; and on January 16,
1886, was transferred to this company. Mr. Chapman was laid up for seven
weeks, from burned feet, received at the fire at Bishop's Factory, on Tudor
street. He is a member of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

David J. Fitzgerald (Fig. 8) was born in New York City, May 16,
1854, and came to this city when a child. After leaving school he learned
the house-painter's trade, and on November 24, 1881, joined Engine Company
No. 2 as a call-substitute, from which he was transferred to Hose Company
No. 12. July 10, 1882, he was transferred back to Engine Company No. 2,
as a call-man, and on November 21, 1885, was transferred to this company.

Louis F. Bowers (Fig. 9) was born in South Boston, May 24, 1862. He
is a bricklayer by trade, and began attending fires January 1, 1886, in Hose
Company No. 10, in which he was a call-substitute, and remained such until
November 8 of the same year, when he was transferred to this company, and
appointed a call-ladderman.

Daniel Kane (Fig. 10) was born in Boston, Mass., August 17, 1849.
He is a stone-cutter by trade, and entered this department diicia^ 1874 sa & i

26 insrniiY of itnsrox fiiik imrApruKyr,

call-siilwtiUite in Hoee Compnuy No. 9, in wliich iie wels promoted & call-
member, June 20, 1880; and in October 28, 1887, was transferred to this
com pan V-

WiLLiAM LoNET (Fig. II) was born in Cork. Ireland, October 6, 1856,
and when but a child came to this city. He began his experieDce as a fireman
during 1878 aS a call-substituti! in Engine Compnny No. 15, In which he
was made a call-member April 31, 1883. July lf>, 188d, be was traasferred
to Hose Company No. 9, and October 28, 1887, was transferred to this com-
pany. Mr. Loney was highly complimented for his services at the fire at
Hotel Berkeley, when he held the hoae on an aerial ladder three hours, without
relief- He is a member of Catholic Order of Foresters and the Knights of
St. Rose. He has been engaged in the coal and wood business for a number
of years.

Edward Schell (Fig. 12) was born in East Boston, September 6, 1861.
He first began lire duty on July 1, 1882, when he was apjjointed a call-
substitute in Hose Company No. 9, in which he was made a call-member
April 21, 1883, and on October 28, 1887, was transrarred to tbi»-^oaipany.
He was laid up two weeks fi-om a cut in the head, received at a fire on Dor-
chester avenue, by the nozzle of a hose.

JoRN P. HcGHES (Fig. 13) was born in Boston, Mass., April 11, 1861.
He is engaged in commercial work, and was appointed call -substitute in Hose
Company No. 9, January, 1884 ; and May 6, 1884, was promoted a call-mem-
her, where he remained until October 28, 1887, at which time he was trans-
ferred to this company.

Elisha W. Goldthwaxt (Fig. 14) was born in Randolph, Mass., January
29, 1862. He came to Boston when but a child, and is employed as a teamster.
He became connected with this department in Hose Company No. 9, as a
call -substitute, during 1883, in which he was promoted a call-member, January
21, 1884. He was transferred to this company October 28, 1887. He is a
member of Soangctaha Tribe, No. 21, of Red Men.

Jkbbhiah F. Sullivan (Fig. 15) was born in Lowell, Mass., November
4, 1858. He came to Boston when but a child, and learned the gas-fitting
trade. February, 1887, he was appointed a call-substitute, and on December
30, 1887, was promoted a call-member, and was assigned to this company.

Michael B. Molcaht (Fig. 16) was born at Galasha, County Waterford,
Ireland, September 26, 1860. He came to this city during 1879, and is em-
ployed as a moulder's helper. He entered this department December 30, 1887,
being appointed a call-member of this company.

William D. Fttzoeieald (Fig. 17) was born in Boston, Mass., August
25, 1864, and is now employed aa a blacksmith. He entered this depart-
ment January 7, 1886, when he was appointed in this company as a call-
substitute.

Joseph J. O'Connor (Fig. 18) was born in Boston, Mass., January 21,
/SffS. He ie employed at commercial work, and becavoe connected with this

UISTORV OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 627

deiMtrtmeDt March 28, 1888, when he was appointed in this company as a call-
substitute. *

P. W. Day (Fig. 19) was born in Worcester, Mass. He came to Boston,
February, 1887. His trade is that of a machinist, and he became connected
with this force June 1, 1888, when he was appointed a call-substitute in this
company.

A. S. Mitchell (Fig. 20) was born in South Boston, September 20,

1861. He is now employed as a teamster, but entered this service, June 25,
1888, as a call-substitute, and assigned to this company.

Walter H. Wright (Fig. 21) was born in Clinton, Mass., December 31,

1862, and came to Boston during 1887. His trade is that of a machinist, and
he became connected with this department September 14, 1888, when he was
appointed in this company as a call-substitute. He was connected with the
Clinton fire department for about two and a half years, and tlie Worcester
department about six montlis.

HOSE COMPANY NO. 10.

"Names of Members since 1874.

Frank A. Greenleaf, ap. June 13,* 1874, call- foreman, tr. to Engine 10,
no record ; George W. Stone, ap. June 13, 1874, driver, discharged in 1875 ;
Benj. F. Donnell, tr. from Ladder Company No. 5 to this company in 1875,
driver, tr. to Engine Company No. 1, June 1, 1878 ; Jos. Wall, ap. June 13,
1874, no record ; Charles H. Gill, ap. June 13, 1874, discharged, 1879 ; Lewis
T. Lunt, ap. June 13, 1874, discharged July 5, 1889 ; James E. Stanley, ap.
June 13, 1874, resigned June 15, 1887 ; Pelham W. Harloy, ap. June 13,
1874, call-foreman, discharged in 1882 ; Thomas J. Good, ap. June 13, 1874,
tr. to Engine Company No. 3 in 1884 ; Robert Barnes, ap. June 13, 1874, no
record ; George F. Emmons, ap. November 20, 1876, was murdered Novem-
ber 25, 1886 ; John Shea, ap. April 13, 1880, tr. to Ladder Company No. 1,
in 1887 ; George W. Emonds, no record, tr. to Engine 1, December 10, 1883 ;
James L« Bartlett, ap. January 19, 1886, tr. to Hose Company No. 12;
George Wall, ap. April 13, 1880, tr. to Engine 3, April 1, 1884 ; James Lin-
erhan, ap. January 19, 1886, resigned May 12, 1886; George Dowling, ap.
January 15, 1886, tr. July 25, 1887.

Present Members.

Call-Captain Henry T. Bowers (Fig. 1) was born in Albany, N.Y.,
January 17, 1835. He enlisted on board the war-ship '^Ohio'' during the
beginning of the war, and remained some time. He entered this department
as a steward of Dehige Hose Company No. 1, October 31, 1861, where he
remained until April, 1862, at which time he enlisted in the navy, after which
he joined the same company, and remamed l\v^t^ \ra\>\ X^IV^ ^>mk^ \i&

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resigned ; but entered again during 1875, and has be«n with the eompany
ever since. February, 1887, he was laid up six weeks, flpom the nsolt of
injuries received from being run over by the engine while going to Box 188.
Captain Bowers is a member of the Boston FIramen's Yeteraa AssociatioD,
Betbesda Lodge of Old Fellows, Massachusetts Lodge No. 1 of the Order of
Heptaso|)8, and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Templemak C. Twiss (Fig. 2), driver, was bora in Nashoa, N.H.,
December 11, 1839, and came to this city In 1840. He Joined this department
March, 1857, as a member of Mazeppa Engine Company No. 1, and restgoed
December 19, 1859. Ue was reappointed Janoaiy 1, 1865^ as driver of
Engine Company No. 1, wliere he remained until June 1, 1878, when he was
transferred to this company at his own request. Mr. Twiss was thrown from
tlie hose-carriage while responding to Box 138, February 1, 1887, and had
his left leg broken in two places, also his right foot.

Charles £. Mollot (Fig. 3) was bom in Boston, July 22, 1857. He
first did fire-duty as a call-substitute in this company during 1879, and on
April 1, 1884, was made a call-member. He was promoted substitute in
Engine Company* No. 15, April 7, 1885, and to his present position January
16, 1886, and assigned to Engine Company No. 6, from which he was trans-
ferred to this company June 24, 1888.

Lewis T. Lumt (Fig. 4) was bora in Boston, Mass., March 18, 1846,
and is a machinist by trade. He served in the war until October 27, 1864, in
Company F, Sixth Massachusetts Regiment. He joined this company during
187.4 as a call-boseman, and still holds that position. At the fire of the
Norway Iron Works, January 24, 1877, he was seriously injured.

Henry A. Peckham (Fig. 5) was born in Whitings ville, Mass., Decem-
ber 27, 1859, and came to this city during 1865, when he learaed the elec-
trician's trade. He entered the department as a call-substitute in this
company during October, 1879, and on March 21, 1883, was admitted a call-
member. He is a member of Commercial Txnige No. 97, Mt. Sinai Encamp-
ment No. 49, and Canton Mascot No. 12, I. O. O. F.

James Dotle (Fig. 6) was bora in Boston, Mass., December 12, 1857,
and is a machinist by trade. He entered this department in October, 1882,
in Engine Company No. 15, and was transferred to this company, December
12, 1883, as a call-member.

Charles W. Sweetser (Fig. 7) was bora in Boston, Mass., July 25,
1866, and is a machinist by trade. He joined this department as a call-
substitute in Ladder 0>mpany No. 5, June 1, 1888, and was transferred to
this company, June 16, in the same capacity.

John A. Noon an (Fig. 8) was bora in Boston, Mass., November 22,
1865. He is a teamster by occupation, and joined this department as call-
substitute in this company. May, 1888.

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HOSE COMPANY NO. 12.

Namks op Mkmbkbs since 1874.

D. SbiUi, ap. May 10, 1882, resigned November 11, 1887; E. Lamphiert
ap. May 10, 1882, resigned November 11, 1887; T. C. Hanej, ap. Bfay 10«
1888, tr. Jane 24, 1887 ; J. Collins, ap. May 10, 1882, tr. Febmaiy 16, 1888.
D. MeNemy, ap. May 10, 1882, tr. April 7, 1885 ; J. Meehan, ap. Aogost 1,
1885, tr. January 31, 1888.

Present Members.

Call-Captain Albert Schell (Fig. 1) was bom in East Eoston, Mass.,
Janoary 28, 1855. After leaving school he learned the cabinet-maker's
trade, and entered this service as a call-sabstitate in Hose Company No. 9,
June, 1874, and on October 2, 1875, was appointed a call-member. March
3, 1882, he was promoted to the position of captain of that company, in
whidi he remained until October 28, 1887, on its disbandment, when he was
assigned to tliis company in his present position. Captain Schell is a member
of the Boston Veterans.

Moses A. Jones (Fig. 2), driver, was born in Alney, Me., July 19, 1833.
He came to this city when but a child, and began life as an iron-moulder.
HIa fire experience dates from 1855, at which time he entered the depart-
ment in Hand-Engine Mazeppa No. I, which was taken out of service during
1859, and Engine Company No. 1 was organized. September 17, 1860, he
was appointed driver, and transferred to Engine Company No. 2. On the
outbr^dc of the war he enlisted, February 1, .1864, in the Fourth Massa-
chusetts Battery, in which he served until 1866, after which he returned to
this city, and was installed in his former position, in which he remained until
the reorganization, when he was assigned to this company. Mr. Jones is a
member of the Puritan Assembly, Pilgrim Fathers, Royal Good Fellows, and
Post 2, 6. A. R.

Benjamin F. Donnell (Fig. 3), senior hoseman, was born in Wells, Me.,
March 23, 1834. He came to Boston when young, and began life as a
teamster. His ezperieoce as a fireman dates from 1853, as a call-substitute,
and in 1855 he Joined Hand-Engine Company Perkins No. 2, where he
remained until 1859, at which date he left the department, but returned again
during 1860, as a driver in Hose Company No. 9. He remained there until
August 14, 1862, when he enlisted in Company D, Thirty-Fifth Massachusetts
Regiment, and did service until 1865. On March 1, 1868, he again entered
the service, joining Hose Company No. 10 as a driver. He was transferred
January 1, 1870, to Ladder Company No. 5, where he remained until March 1,
1874, when he resigned. He again entered this service. May 9, 1876, in
Hose Company No. 10, and remained there until June 1, 1878, when he was
transferred to Engine Company No. 1. June 28, 1887, he was transferred
to his present position. Mr. Donnell is a memb^t ol tbft Eotikti^w V^tAtana>

nisTOiiy OF iiosTox nuK dei'autment.

Firemen's Cliaritalile Aasiwiation, Post 3, G. A. U., Uelhcsda Lodge of
Fellons, anil Moutit Wuiiliiii^Uiu Encampment, nnij the Knights of Honor.

Alonzo Puait (Fig. 4) tirsl haw tbc light in South Uostoii, August 31
1834. He 18 nji iron-munlder by trade, at wliiub lie lias worked for years. He
entered tliis department aa a call-anbatitdtc. Oi;lober 1, 1865. in Engine
Company No. 2. July 1, 186G, be waa ap|i(iinte<] a call-man, and remained
in that company until the reorganization, when he was transferred to thia
company. Mr. Pi-att was injured at the Uouae of Correction fire by a falling
plank, which laid liim up for six weeks- He is a member of the Golden Rule
Lodge No. 20G, Knights of Honor, and the Boston Veterans.

Charles Grikfin (Fig. 5) was lioru in Bridgton, Me., November 27,
1849. He came to Boston during 1871), and learui^d the car-builder's trade.
His experience as a Hreuian dates from September. 1872, wh«n he was
appointed a call-eubstitnte in Engine Company No. 2. During June, 1873,
he was promoted a call-hoaeman, and transferred to this companv.

Eugene Trafton (Fig. 6) was horn in Charleatown District, Boston,
Mass., November 22, 184-^. He is a wood-turner by trade. He enlisted in
this service as a cnll-siibstitute. Auniisl. 1873, in Engine Company No. 2,
and in Februar] , 1874, was promoted a call-member, and transferred to this
company. He is a member of ijtandisb Lodge No. 141 of the Legion of
Honor, and Iron Hall No. 353.

James L. Bartlett (Fig. 7) was born in South Boston, Mass., October 6,
IBGl. He is a honse-painter by trade, and entered thia department as a call-
substitute during October, 1883, in this company. He was appointed acall-
hoseman January 23, 1886, and assigned to Hose Company No. 10, and was
transferred to this company June 8, 1888.

Frank M. Perkins (Fig. 8) was born in Boston, Mass., December 31,
1852, and was a clerk by occupation. He entered this department during 1876
as a call-substitute in Ladder Company No. 5, and in August, 1885, was
transferred to thia company by District Chief Mullen, and was reappointed
by the Board, July 11, 1887.

James P. Nolan was born in Rox^ury District, Boston, Mass, 1867.
July 11, 1887, be enlisted in this service as a call-substitute in this company.

CHEMICAL ENGINE COMPANY NO. 8.

Names of Members since Octubek 27, 1887.
Chemical Engine No, 8 was organized on Thursday October 27, 1887, at
10.30 A.M., under the command of Lieutenant Frank 11. Nooaa-a, It. ttosa
Engine Company No. 15; bosemeD : James J. Hughes, tr. from Hose Com-
pany No. 9; John Enwriglit, tr. from Hose Company No. 9. Company in
service, Saturday, August 11, 1888: Lieutenant Frank H. Noonan and Hoee-
man John Enwright, tr. to Engine Company No. 15, Saturday, August 11 ;
Lieutenant Daniel H. Sennott and Hoseman John S. Cleverly, tr. from Engine
Company Ko. 15 to Cltemictil Engine No. 8.

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Present Members.

Lieutenant Daniel II. Sknnott (Fig. 1, bottom of page 533) was born in
Charlcstown District, Boston, Mass., May 26, i860, being one of the youngest
lieutenants in the department. After leaving school he worked at the express
business, and in October, 1881, was admitted on this force as a call-substi-
tute in Engine Company No. 27. June 15, 1882, he was appointed a call-
maa, and, September 3, 1884, was promoted a permanent member. He
remained there until Octol)er 28, 1887, when he was promoted to his present
position, and assigned to Engine Company No. 15, from which he was trans-
ferred, on August 11, 1888, to this company in cliargc. Lieutenant Sennott
is a member of Bunker Hill Council of the Roval Arcanum.

James J. Hughes (Fig. 2, bottom of page), driver, was born in Boston,
Mass., August 22, 1852. He is a printer by trade, at which he worked until
October 1 , 1878, when he was appointed a permanent hoseman in this depart-
ment, and assigned to Ladder Company No. 8, from which he was trans-
ferred, April 30, 1874, to Engine Corapanv No. 25. July 21, 1883, he was
transferred to Hose Company No. 9, and detailed as driver. He remained
there until October 28, 1887, when he was transferred to this company on its
organization. Mr. Hughes is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters.

John S. Cleverly (Fig. 3, bottom of page) was bom in Quincy, Mass.,
July 30, 1851. He came to this city during October, 1878, and worked at
tlie cabinet-maker's trade. He enlisted in this department as a call-substi-
tute in Engine Company No. 2, August, 1879, and May 8« 1880, was ap-
pointed a call-man in Hose Company No. 12. May 10, 1882, he was
transferred to Engine Company No. 2. February 25, 1886, he was pro-
moted a permanent member, and assigned to Ladder Company No. 3, from
which he was transferred to Engine Company No. 15, August 3, 1887, and,*
August 11, 1888, was transferred to this company. Mr. Cleverly received
severe injuries to his neck and shoulders at a fire on Albany street, September
26, 1886, by falling from a ladder.

HlsTOUr OF JIOSTO.\ FIUK DKPARTMENT.

CHAPTEK XI.

DISTRICT NO. 7.

THIS district comprises all that pai-t of Boston soutli of District No. 5,
to the centre of Albany street; thence througb the centre of Alhany
and Noi'thampton streets to Columbus avenue and Clieeter park, to east
aide of Commonwealth avenue, to centre of Berkelev to Dover street.
In this radius we find the prlnL'L|tal wealtliy residential section. Here
are located the aristocratic thorough fa re t> and the maaaions of Bos-
ton's most wealthy citizens. These Include the immense apartment
hotels, and the famous Hotels Brunswick and Vendonie. Scattered over
this district are more churches thaa in any other, among which are the
funous New Old South, Trinity, Churcb of the Unity, Brattle square,
Nep Hollis street. First Church, Clarendon, Warren avenue, Cathedral,'
Immaculate Conception, and others ; also tbe Young Men's Christian Asso-
ciation, Young Women's Ciiristian Associatiou, the Art Museum, Natural
History Building, new Public Library. It has also the principal educa-
tional institutions, embracing Normal Art School, School of Technology,
College of Phaimacy, Boston Medical College, Boston (Jesuit's) Collie,
Conservatory of Music, the Boys' High and Latiu Schools, also the Girls',
.together with many oilier public schools. Public institutions are also
largely represented. Among theui are the Citj' Hospital, Homceopathic Hos-
pital, Home for Destitute Children, Homes for the Agsd, etc. Tba nmnu-
facturing industry is princrpally lumber, and the dreaded Wareham-etreet
district ia witliia liiese boundaries. At this section are located a naraber of
planing and other wood-working mills, which are built in sucb a manaer as to
make a fire here the moat dreaded of any other section. A lai^e number of
Boston's very poor, and their humble dwellings, can also be found in that
section. Only two theatres— the Grand Dime Museum and the Grand
Opera House — are within this district. The apparatus In this section are
Engines Noe. 3, 22, 23, 33; ladders Nos. 3, 13, 15; and Hose No. 5, — the
headquarters of the chief of district being at Engine Company No. 3.

On the opposite page will be readily recognized the features of District
Chief Patrick E. Ketes, chief of District No. 7. He was bom in Boston,
' HasB., March 19, 1850. As a fireman he has found bis forte, for his suc-
cess in battling with the destroying element is attested by his past record
and his early promotions. He was formerly employed as a painter, but left
ib^t occapAtion to join this department as a permanent man, April 5, 1875, at

U18TOHY OF BOSTON FIHK DKPABTMKNT. 689

which time ho was aasigoed to Eikgine Company No. 25. From there he was
transferred to Engine Company No. 4 on December 14, 1875. April 14, 1^2,
he was transferred to Engine Company No, 22, and March 17, 1884, was pro-
moted to captain, and assigned to Engine Company No. 6, where he served
ontil March 18, 1887, at which time he was promoted to his present position.
Chief Keyes was the only one in this force that has ever been promoted from
hoseman to captain of a permanent company, that came in under the new Board
of Commissioners. He has met with several very painAil accidents, bnt never
been serioasly hurt ; although, as may be supposed, be has been in some very
dangerous quarters.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 3.

Names op Members since 1874.

F. M. Hines, foreman, resigned March 8, 1879 ; N. L. Hussey, assistant
foreman, promoted to foreman, and tr. to Engine Company No. 23, March 1.
1875; A. H. Hamilton, assistant enginenian, tr. to Engine Companj' No. 17,
December 21, 1881 ; John Knights, promoted to captain, and tr. to Engine
Company No. 14, May 30, 1880; E. F. Moody, resigned April 19, 1875; I.
H. Melyard, resigned December 20, 1880 ; H. Heyman, promoted to assistant
engineman, and tr. to Engine Company No. 28, January 1, 1881 ; 6. F.
Conant, resigned April 11, 1875; T. C. Soesman, resigned March 10, 1875;
6. W. Lucas, resigned November 21, 1874; S. 0. Harrington, from Engine
Company No. 26, November 27, 1874, tr. to Ladder Company No. 13, March
11, 1887; R. B. Bile3', assistant foreman, from Ladder Company No. 3,
March 1, 1875, promoted to foreman March 8, 1879, resigned May 13, 1880 ;
C. A. Smith, ap. April 5, 1875, tr. to Engine Company No. 23, March 21,
1877; T. H. Wright, ap. May 1, 1875, resigned January 8, 1876; E. W.
Knowlton, ap. May 3, 1875, tr. to Engine Company No. 22, April 21, 1882;
John Chase, ap. January 14, 1876, promoted to lieutenant, tr. to Lad<ler
Company No. 13 in command June ^0, 1883; W. A. Davis, ap. March 21,
1877, discharged, at his own request, April 24, 1879 ; D. Ruby, ap. May 5,
1879, promoted assistant engineman, and tr. to Engine Company No. 23,
May 25, 1881 ; L. P. Weboer, captafn, from Engine Company No. 14, May

13, 1880, promoted to assistant engineer September 8, 1884 ; E. Whiting, ap.
May 13, 1880, resigned May 20, 1881 ; 6. W. Chapman, appointed December
21, 1880, resigned February 6, 1886 ; M. J. Crowley, ap. May 25, 1881, pro-
moted to assistant engineman, and tr. to Engine Company No. 4, November 16,
1884 ; F. W. Turner, ap. August 7, 1881, tr. to Engine Company No. 4, October
16, 1882; 6. L. Spencer, ap. June 3, 1881, tr. to Engine Company No. 14,
Mai*ch 2, 1888 ; 6. F. Quimby, ap. January 1, 1882, tr. to Engine Company No.

14, April 1, 1882 ; C. H. Poor, lieutenant, ap. April 21, 1882, promoted to cap-
tain, and tr. to Engine Compan3'No. 14, June 1, 1882 ; J. H. Maldt, assistant
engineman, ap. November 8, 1882, promoted lo eug\uem«Ai^ «Aid tx. ^ ^^^^^^

wo iiisronr or nosrtjs fiiik iiKi-AicTMt:yr.

Com|Miiiy No. 2.'1, DucciiilKr 10, IN80 ; T. Bog»s, ap. Septeiiibor 22, 1«S4, tr.
to Hose Cora|);iiiy No. 5, Mny 31, 188U ; W. F. Crowk-y, ap. Dt-ceinhcr fl.
1«84, tr. to Eiigiue CorBpaiiy No. 7, Kplmuuy Ifi. I8Mr>; J. T. Weston, iip.
Fi'hniary 16, 1HH.5, proinotoil to aasistaiit cn^inciiinii, niij tr. to Kiigiue Com-
pany No. 24. July 2U. 18H6 ; V. J, Ilaloy, ap. February 26, 1886. resigned
Augast 31, 1886; D.J. McNerney, ap. May 1, 188.^, tr. to F.ngine Comiintiy
No. 26, September 16, 1885 ; T. J. Good, np. July 30, I88G, died Decemlicr
10, 1886; F. H. McLaughlin, ap. June 24, 1887, tr. lo Ladder Company Np.
3, Mui-cli 2, lHft« ; McKenzie, ap. January 7, 1887, promoted to assist-
ant engiDcinan, and tr. to Kiigine Company No. 12, February 15, 188H; K.
R. Farrin, ap. Marcb 2, 1888, resijrned July 21, 1888; M. Kyun, ap. Sep-
tember 12, 1888, tr. to Engine Company No. 7, Octolier 12, 1888; J. F.
Maguire, ap. Octoi)cr 1.3, 1888, tr, to Eugine Company No. 7, November 1,
1888 ; John B. Byrne, ap. January 18, 188fl, tr. lo Engine Company No. 8,
Jauuiu-y 26, 1889.

PRESEKT MeMBRRS.

Captain JAMic.=i H. Lafavok (Fig. 1) is another old and experienced
fireman. He was boru in Boston, Mass., May 10, 1841. He worlicd at the
roofiDg trade until the breaking out of the Rebellion, when he enlisted on
April 17, 1861, in Company C, First Massachusetts Volunteers, which was
detached shortly after, and he joined the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment,
which company was changed from C to K. He only served three months with
it, and reenlisted in the Forty-Second Regiment. He joined this department
as call-man in Engine Company No. 3 in 1862. He was appointed a perma-
nent member, August, 1872, in the same company, and November 20, 1884, he
was promoted to the position of captain. Captain Lafavor is recognized by
all as a man of excellent judgment. He is a member of the Grand Army
and the Veteran Firemen's Association.

Lieutenant F. Everson Hibbard (Fig. 2) first saw the light in Wood-
stock. Conn., November 13, 184.5. lie learned the carpenter's trade, at
which he worked until he joined this dc|>artment. In April, 1870, be came
to this city, and on August 31, 1873, was appointed a call-substitute in
Ladder Company No. 3. January 9, 1874, he was made a call-man in the
same company, and on the reorganization of the department. May 7, 1874,
was ap[>ointed a permanent member, and assigned to that company, from
where he was transferred to Engine Company No. 26, October 21, 1878, as
hoseman ; June 1, 1882, he was promoted, and assigned to his present quar-
ters. Lieutenant Hibbard was struck by a falling hose, January 17, 1884,
and had his arm broken. He is a member of tlie Boston Lodge No, 134 of
tiie Knights of Honor, also the Boston Veterans.

Eugincnian Henry M. Hawkins (Fig. 3) was born in Dover, N.H.,
Octolwr 20, 1840. He came to Boston October 20, 18oo, and learned the
iuneliiuiat'a trade. September 1, 1861, he joined this department as cal^

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hoaeman in ibis ooiDpany. He remained here until Aogust 7^ 1862, when he
enlisted in Compan}* C, First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, and was dis-
charged from service, July 8, 1864. He again engaged in this department,
and was appointed assistant cngiuemen of this company, March 1 , 1865. He
held that position until May 1, 1873, when he was promoted engineman, and
18 senior memher. He is at present detailed in the apparatus and repair
shop. Mr. Hawkins is a member of the Grand Army, the Masonic Order,
the Veteran Firemen's Association, and the Firemen's Charitable Association.
He has been severely hurt several times, once while at a fire at the corner of
Temple place and Washington street, and again by being kicked by a horse.

Assistant Engineman Dennis J. McNernet (Fig. 4) was bom in St.
Williams, County Carlow, Ireland, July 2, 1848. He came to this city in
1852, and worked at the machinist's trade. He joined this department as a
call-man in Engine Company No. 2, September 29, 1879, from which he was
transferred to Hose Company No. 12. May 1, 1885, he was appointed per-
manent substitute, and assigned to Ladder Company No. 13, and transferred.
May 1, 1885, to this company. September 16, 1885, he was transferred and
promoted assistant engineman to Engine Company No. 26, and on December
10, 1886, was again transferred back to this company, in the same position.
Mr. McNemey is a member of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

William J. Gapfet (Fig. 5), driver, was bom in Boston, Mass., Octo-
ber 16, 1857. He was formerly employed as a teamster, and on December 3,

1881, joined the department as a substitute, being assigned to Engine
Company No. 22, from where he was transferred to Engine Company No. 10,
December 25, of the same year. He was promoted a permanent member April 1 ,

1882, and assigned to the latter company, where he remained until October 8,

1883, when he was transferred to this company, and appointed driver,
March 11, 1887.

Frank P. Stengel (Fig. 6) was bom in Boston, May 16, 1859. Before
becoming a fireman he was employed as a teamster. His first experience in
the service dates from November 28, 1881, when he became a call-substitute
in Ladder Company No. 5. April 23, 1883, he was appointed a call-man in
the same companj*, where he remained until March 28, 1885, when he was
enrolled as a substitute in the perm&nent force and assigned to Engine Com-
pany No. 26, from which he was transferred to this company, September 16,
1885. He was promoted a permanent member January 16, 1886, and
assigned to Ladder Company No. 1, from where he was again transferred to
this company, September 2G, 1886.

Thomas F. Boggs (Fig. 7) was born in Boston, Mass., January .10,
1850. He is a silver-plater by trade, at which he worked until October 15,
1873, when be joined this department as a permanent member of Ladder
Company No. 8, which was the first to enter under the reorganization of
the department. He was transferred to Ladder Company No. 3, March 8,
1876, and from there was again transferred to Fax^vu^ Oi\»>^^w'^ "^ci. 1^^

544 niSTdliy of UOf!TO.\ kirk DEl'MtTMENr.

Oolober 2, 1882, from wliicli he whm truiisferrpd to this comjiaoj, SeptPmbcr 22,
1884. Mr. BoggB liuti hwti several limes hmWx cut and burned, hiit lias been
fortuiiatf in not being obliged to rmuaiii olT duty for any length of time.

Thomas J. Dennkv (Fig. 8) ia a Boston boy, having lieon born in Ibis
city December 22, 1856. ile is a bookbiudcr by trade, ut which he tvns
employed until July 3, 1880, when be joined tbis depurtmcnt as a substitute
in Engine Company No. 23, and was substitute Tor a short lengtli of lime in
every permanent compauy in the city projier. He was a|i|iointed a permanent
man, and assi|{ncd to thin company April 1, 1882. Mr. Denney baa been
badly burned and wounded duriug his career, but never to be Isid up for any
length of time.

TiHOTiiY J. Leahy (Fig. 9} was born in Boston, Mass., .September I,
1830. He was employed as a teamster before bis enlistment in tliis depart-
ment, which occurred April SO, 1883, as a substitute, and detailed in several
companies. He was promoted a pcrmauent hoseman January 30, 1883, and
assigned to this company. He was struck by a bose in tbe groin, April,
1887, at a trial of an engine, which laid him up four weeks; and in 1888
was thrown from the engine while on the wny to a (ire. and received severe
internal injuries.

W. A. Packard (Fig. 10) was bom in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., April 13, 1860. His trade is tb&t of a florist, at which be was em-
ployed until appointed a substitute, and assigned to Kngiue Company No. 18,
December, 1880. He was promoted a permanent member February 16, and
assigned to this compan}*. Mr. Packard was instrumental in rescuing a
lady, 72 years of age, at a fire on Waterlow street, not before, however, she
bad been fatally burned.

Maurici£ Hekfeeuun (Fig. 11) was born in County of Limerick, Ireland,
June 17, 1858. He came to this city, March, 1873, and worked at the wool-
grader's trade. He joined this department July 1, 1886, as a substitute in
this company, and on January 6, 1888, was promoted a permanent hoseman.

J, N. Lallev (Fig. 12) was appointed a ]>ermanent substitute in this
department Angust 17, 1888, and assigned to this company.

Ggorue O. Leeman (Fig. 13) was \>i/ia ia Wooiwichtoa., Me., Juae $,
1858. He came to this city when young, and began life as an engineer. His
experience in tbe department dates from August 6, 1887, when he was
appointed a snbatitute in Engine Company No. 10. He whs transferred to
this company March 3, 1887, and acted as assistant engiaeman for a long
time.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 3.
Names of Mf.hbers since 1874.

The following were appointed May 7, 1874; Foreman J. B. Prescott,
tr. to Chemical Engine Company No. 7, September 20, 1876 ; Assistant Fore-
atsa H. D. Smith, tr. to Engine Company No. 22, aa assistant foreman,

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DKPARTMENT. 546

•

September 20, 1876; C. O. Poland, tr. to Engine Company No. 11,
August 8, 1881, as foreman; H. A. York, dischargjed August 30, 1874;
J. A. Durling, tr. to Ladder Company No. 12, October 18, 1884; F. A.
Desmond, resigned June 25, 187o ; F. £. Hibbard, tr. to Engine Company
No. 26, October 2, 1878 ; G. M. Carr, resigned October 18, 1878 ; J. Fin-
ncrty, resigned July 17, 1874; R. B. Riley, tr. as lieutenant to Engine
Company No. 3, March 1, 1875; T. L. Wilson, tr. to Ladder 8, August 12,
1880 ; H. H. Walker, resigned March 6, 1875 ; F. A. W. Gay, killed Jan-
uary 5, 1878; G. H. Alexander, resigned September 19, 1881; S. Sawyer,
ap. August 2, 1874, tr. to Engine Company No. 23, February 1, 1875 ; T. F.
Turner, ap. February 1, 1875, resigned June 15, 1876; G. B. Riley, ap.
March 6, 1875, tr. to Engine Company No. 12, June 1, 1878 ; J. R. Moore,
ap. April 6, 1875, resigned February 12, 1876 ; O. M. Clapp, ap. Septem-
ber 22, 1874, tr. to Engine Company No. 15, January 13, 1875 ; W. N. Ben-
ton, ap. June 15, 1875, resigned April 20, 1882; C. F. Poor, ap. May 20,

1875, tr. to Engine Company No. 22, May 20, 1877 ; T. Boggs, ap. March 8,

1876, tr. lo Engine Company No. 26, October 2, 1882; T. P. Carpenter, ap.
June 16, 1876, tr. to Aerial Ladder Company No. 1, April 1, 1882; L. P.
Abbott, ap. September 20, 1876, promoted district chief of District No. 6,
October 2, 1882 ; E. O. Whiting, ap. September 22, 1876, tr. to Ladder Com-
pany No. 8, August 27, 1877 ; C. J. Burrill, ap. January 15, 1878, tr. to
Ladder Company No. 12, September 25, 1884 ; C. J. Burrill, ap. October 18,
1884, resigned December 31, 1886; C. A. Smith, ap. June 1, 1878, resigned
January 22, 1887 ; O. M. Clapp, ap. October 2, 1878, tr. to Ladder Company
No. 8, September 10, 1880; J. Bennett, ap. October 21, 1878, resigned Jan-
uary 28, 1881 ; E. Cummings, ap. September 10, 1880, tr. to Ladder
Company No. 1, July 26, 1884 ; W. Dunn, ap. February 4, 1884, resigned
February 6, 1886; J. W. Godbold, ap. October 27, 1881, tr. to Chemical
Engine Company No. 7, September 27, 1886 ; W. A. McKenzie, ap. Octo-
ber 31, 1881, resigned May 6, 1882; J. T. Byron, ap. April 1, 1882, tr. to
Engine Company No. 4, April 20^ 1882; J. D. Kelley, ap. April 21, 1882,
tr. to Hose Company No. 5, January 25, 1889 ; T. Foster, ap. April 21, 1882,
tr. to Engine Company- No. 7, January 22, 1883 ; William Coulter, ap.
June 27, 1882, tr, to Engine Company No. 23, January 26, 1886; H. F.
Wood, ap. October 2, 1882, tr. to Ladder Compan}' No. 8, January 4, 1886 ;
G. H. Nichols, ap. May 24, 1883, tr. to Ladder Company No. 13, June 18,
1887 ; C. W. Kennison, ap. September 25, 1884, resigned February 6, 1886 ;
C. H. Moning, ap. March 28, 1885, tr. to Engine Company No. 14, June 18,
1887 ; J. S. Cleverly, ap. February 25, 1886, tr. to Engine Company No. 15,
August 3, 1887 ; W. H. Boudwin, ap. February 24, 1886, tr. to Engine Com-
pany No. 10, October 30, 1888 ; C. Donivan, ap. January 6, 1888, tr. to
Engine Company No. 6, November 16, 1888.

646 nisruHY of nosro.\ nuK uki-a

Pk^;$kkt Mk»ihkiis.

Captnia Juhn Grady (Ki^. 1) i^ unt; ur tlic yotiiigi-st captains in tlif-
department. He waa born in Itottton, Unau., July ii, 18,'i4. After leuviu)^'
the public acbools be U'ttriied tlie maaou's tniilc, At wliicli lie was eiDplnytnl Tor
a Hiimber of years. His first ex|jerieiiue in the department was during 1SG!>,
when be began running with Ladder Couipauy No. 1, as a volunteer, aiiiJ
remained with Unit company niilil May i, 1874, wlien he was niipoiiited a
permaaeDt driver in Laildcr Comimny No. 1. On July 10, 1883, he was
promoted to lieutenant of tbe same cotapany. His efficient services were
soon recognized, and on July 26, I8S4, was promoted captain and assigned
to this company. Captain Grady has always had a great iutercst iu tUe Fire
Department, while the work done in the service by him clearly shows his
ability. He has received some very severe injuries, one of which nearly cost
him his life. It ot^cuncd while at a fire on Chelsea street, February, 1883,
while at work on a ladder, which fell with him. An ugly scar over his eve is
a constant reminder of this accident. He is one of the members who did ser-
vice through the big fire during 1S73.

Lieutenant William C. Lee (Fig. 2) is a Boston boy, being born in this
city, April 27, 1849. He attended the public schools of Brighton, after leaving
which he learned tbe roofer's trade, at which he worked for a number of
years. His liret experience in the Fire Department was with the Wilson-Hose
Company No. 1, of that district, in 1868, as clerk of the company. The
bouse of that coniiiany was located under tbe town-hall, which has since*
been transferred to a police-station. He was with that comjiany for two
years. July 2, 1874, he was appointed a call-man in this department and
assigned to Engine Company No. 29, where he remained until April 15, 1876,
at which time be was promoted a permaneat hoseman and assigned to Engine
Company No. 26. October 2, 1882, he was promoted lieutenant and trans-
ferreil to this company.

Gkorge N. Dunn (Fig. 3), driver, was born in East Boston, August 5,
1858. He was employed as a teamster at the time he was on tbe call-force
of this department, which he joined as a call -substitute in Ladder Company
No. 5, Slarch, 1879. March, 1880, he was appointed a call-member in the
same com|wai-, and September S, 1864, w»a made a eabautale and as-
signed to Engine Company No. 7, and was promoted a permanent hoseman
in the same company, March 28, 1885, from which he was transferred to this
company and detailed as driver, December 31, 1886. At tlie Steams' lumber-
yard fire in 1879, he and five comrades were thrown from a boat into the water
and almost drowned.

Samuel F. Riuler (Fig. 4), driver of Supply Wagon No. 3, was born
in Boston, Mass., June 30, 1844. He enlisted in the United SUtea nary,
February 13, 1862, and remained until February, 1865. He then worked at
the teamster's business, and entered this service as a call-man in Hose
Company No. 1, July I, 1867, where he remained until October 1, 1873,

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HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRS DEPARTMENT. 649

when he was transferred to Engine Company No. 25, as a permanent mem'ber.
November 1, 1875, he was transferred to £ngine Company No. 10, and from
there to Ladder Company No. 8, April 4, 187U, from which he was tmnsferred
to this company, August 12, 1880, and detailed to his present position. At
the fire of Proctor & Drumroey's lumber-yard, in 1880, he had the palm of his
right hand torn open by a hook. Mr. Ridler had his ankle broken, and other
injuries. May 9, 1885, by being thrown from his wagon, which was run into
by a wagon of the Sewer Department of the city. Septembet 15, 1885, he
received a severe cut under the eye from a pick of a ladder. March 25, 1886,
he fell down a hatchway, about twenty feet, on Way street (Box 65), and
on August 26, 1887, at the Ham & Carter fire, he had liis right eye burned
out by lime. He is a member of Tremont Lodge No. 15 of the Odd Fellows,
and a member of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Robert Roomet (Fig. 5) was bom in Ireland, and came to this country
when but a child. He was employed as a hackman until his appointment as a
substitute in this department, March 28, 1885, and assigned to this company,
in which he was promoted to a permanent member, October 8, 1887.

John Pendolet (Fig. 6) was born in Genoa, Italy, November 17, 1843.
He came to this city when very young, and, after leaving school, learned the
harness-making trade. He joined the department September 20, 1876, as a
permanent member, and was assigned to Ladder Company No. 8, from
where he was transferred, January 4, 1885, to this oompan}', and detailed in
the hose and harness shop.

Charles T. Adams (Fig. 7) was bom in Hampden, Me., December
9, 1851. He is a shipsmith by trade, at which he worked while on the call-
force. His career as a fireman dates from 1870, when he joined the Bangor
Fire Department as ladderman in Ladder Company No. 2. He was promoted
captain January, 1880, and remained there until May, 1881, when he came
to Boston, and was appointed a substitute on this force, March 28, 1885,
in Ladder Company No. 1. He was transferred to this company, and pro-
moted a permanent man, February 25, 1886. Mr. Adams is a member of
Penobscot Lodge No. 7, of Bangor, Me., I. O. O. F.

Frank P. Loker (Fig. 8) was born in Huntsville, Texas, January 30,
1856. He came to this city at an'" early age, and learned the stair-builder*s
trade. He joined this department November 2, 1885, as call-man in Ladder
Company No. 7, and was transferred to Engine Company No. 17, March 1,
1886, where he remained until September 27, 1886, at which time he was
appointed a permanent member, and assigned to this company, September 27.
The most severe injury he ever received occurred July 27, 1883, when he was
struck by a ladder while the company were on exhibition drill, from which he
was unfit for duty for ten weeks.

James P. Bowles (Fig. 9) was bom in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., December 20, 1853. lie is a painter by ti^de, and is detailed at this
work in the department most of his time. He etA^te^ \Xiv^ ^ftWvsy^ ^xiS:?^ ^^>

SoO intiTOUV OF nOSTOy FIIIE ItKrAHTMKNT.

IfjKO, in Ladder C'oinptuiy No. 1^, au k call-man, and remaiitod there until
February 4, \nHl, wheu he wuh prujiiuled a permuiieal iiiember and assigucd
to tills cuiiiiiEiiiy.

William John IIickev (Fig. 10) was born iu Lyiiti, Mass., July 17.
1863. He is a florist by trade, aiid on Noveinl>er 9, 1883, enlistwl iu tlie
<lepartmrnt as call-man Id KiigicL' Company No. 18. He waa promoted a
permanent member July 2!f, 1887, and assigued to this company.

MoKTiMEK M. Cronin (Fig. 11) was bora in Cork, Ireland, August 28,
1857. He came to this city in 18C9, and worked at the currier business.
He joined this department as call-man in Ladder Company No. 5, January
19, 188.'], and was appointed a permanent member June 16, 1887, being as-
signed to this company. Mr. Croniu Dearly lost his eye while at a fire on
Washington street. May 8, 1887. The Accident was caused by a falling line,
forced by a stream from the engine.

Garode F. Joyce (Fig. 12) was bora m Dublin, Ireland, July 11, 1866,
and wlien but a child came to this city. His lire experience dates from
October 5, 1887, when be was apixiiuted a substitute in this company, in
which be i-emained until October 14, at which time he was transferred to
Engine Company No. 10. He was promoted a permanent member, March 2,

1888, and on August 10 was transferrecl back to this company.

Patrick J. McCarthy (Fig. 13) wiia bom in Charlestown District, Bos-
ton, Mass., March 13, I8.'>9. He worked at various pursuits until he joined
the department aa eulistitute in Ladder Company No. 8, Jauuaiy €, 1888, aud
was transferred to this company July 2.

Frank H. McLaughlin (Fig. 14) was born m Boston, Mass., August
31, 1860. He was employed as a teamster until appointed in this depaitment
as ft substitute June 24, 1887, and assigned to Engine Company No. 3,
March 2, 1888, he was transferred to this company.

Daniel J. Bucklev (Fig. 16) was born in East Boston, Mass.. August
12, 1858, He followed the sea for a number of years, and on January 18,

1889, was appointed a sultstttute and detailed to this company.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 22.

Names op MembilRS sincb 1874.
The first twelve names are of those who were appointed when the com-
pany was organized as a call-company. L. P. Abbott was appointed foreman
when the company was put on a permanent basis, September 27, 187,'i,

Rothenas E. Flanders, no record; John A. Shannon, no record; Alex-
ander P. Hawkins, no record; Samuel L. Gilman, no record; Charles H.
Robers, no record ; R. F. Appleby, no record; R. A. Burgess, no record;
William Tobiu, no record ; Samuel L. Gilman, ap. December I, 1877 ; John
Ewers, ap. July 28, 1883 ; John Toy, ap. December 7, 1878 ; A. H. Perry,
xp. May 20, 1878, returned May 21. 1881, left June 1, 1882. L. P. Abbott,

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iiisTour OF liosToy fire department, 551

ap. September 27, 1875, tr. to Ladder Company No. 3, September 20,
1876 ; J. 11. Mines, ap. September 7, 1875, tr. March 8, 1876 ; A. H.
Hutchius, ap. September 7, 1875, tr. October 3, 1878, to Engine Com-
pany No. 10; Charles Miller, ap. September 7, 1875, tr. May 20, 1877,
returned December 11, 1878; Silas Morse, ap. March 11, 1876, tr. May
15, 1880 ; H. D. Smith, ap. September 20, 1876, tr. July 1, 1880, to En-
gine Company No. 4 ; Charles F. Poor, ap. May 20, 1877, tr. and pro-
moted April 21, 1882, to Engine Company No. 3; £. P. Cashing, ap.
December 7, 1877, resigned October 12, 1882; J. M. Nazro, ap. October 3,
1878, tr. March 21, 1880, to Ladder Company No. 8 ; G. F. Titus, ap. March
24, 1880, promoted and tr. April 21, 1882, to Engine Company No. 4 ; B. F.
Carpenter, ap. May 20, 1878, tr. May 25, 1881, to Engine Company No. 21 ;
T. H. Foster, ap. May 15, 1880, tr. April 21, 1882, to Ladder Company No.
3; C. C. Willett, ap. July 1, 1880, tr. July 28, 1883, to Engine Company
No. 26; C. Williams, ap. April 21, 1882, resigned May 22, 1883; E. W.
Knowlton, ap. April 21, 1882, resigned May 2, 1882 ; P. E. Keyes, ap. April
13, 1882, promoted and tr. March 7, 1884, to Engine Company No. 6 ; Joseph
Cox, ap. April 27, 1882, resigned March 26, 1883 ; T. Nannery, ap. June 1,
1882, tr. July 10, 1883, to Engine Company No. 30; F. S. Bradbury, ap.
September 7, 1882, tr. July 10, 1883, to Engine Company No. 30 ; H. Hey-
man, ap. November 8, 1882, tr. February 16, 1888, to Engine Company No.
33 ; C. A. Straw, ap. October 16, 1882, tr. March 29, 1883, to Engine Com-
pany No. 13 ; T. Good, ap. July 10, 1883, tr. July 30, 1886, to Engme
Company No. 3 ; G. W. Goodwin, ap. July 10, 1883, died July 3, 1886 ;
P. CroUy, ap. July 10, 1883, tr. March 10, 1884, to Engine Company No.
26 ; A. B. Fry, ap. March 10, 1884, resigned June 30, 1886 ; J. H. Weston,
ap. September 8, 1884, resigned February 16, 1885 ; C. H. Webber, ap. April
1, 1885, tr. June 25, 1887, to Ladder Company No. 3 ; J. Woodard, ap. July
1, 1886, tr. July 23, 1886; T. J. Hearty, ap. July 1, 1886, tr. August 19,
1887, to Engine Company No. 1 ; J. H. Murray, ap. August 26, 1887.

Present Members.

Capt. WiLLisTON A. Gatlord will be readily recognized in the preceding
plate in (Fig. 1). He was born in Boston January 12, 1844. lu early life
he was employed as an expressman, but his love for the excitement of work>
ing at fires led him to join Hose Company No. 5, nicknamed ^^ Haixlscrabble
Hose Company No. 5/' when a boy, as a volunteer. He worked in this
capacity until the outbreak of the war, when, in August, 1862, he enlisted in
Company I, Forty-Fourth Massachusetts Reg^iment, in which he served nine
months. January 1, 1865, he again entered the department as a call-man in
the same company. April 1, 1872, he was appointed driver of Extinguisher
Wagon No. 2, which was consolidated as Chemical Company No. 2,
July 31, 1874, when he was assigned to the position of engineman of that
company. He remained there until April 1, 1881^ when he was i^comot^

S5S iiisnmy of iiosto.v fiuh okpahimknt.

cn|itaii) of Kiisii'f Company No. 12. an<] on July 2K. 1HH3,
ri-rrcd tu tliia c'uiii|)auy. (':i|iUiit (iiiylonl wns liiUl nlT iliity six wpoks fi
tlic result of injiiries ntvivi-d by fdlltng tlinni};l» » floor at tUc Anicrii
llousi- (irv ill >liircb, 1877, whcu he dmloeatvd botli litH Hliouklera. Iltt viu
:ilwj liadly bunii'd by a napliUia explosion hi the Boston &. fravidL-nec Knil-
way ynnl. wUicb laid him up four weeks. He is a mc-nilH-r of Siloam I.
No. 2 of the Ordtr of Oild Fellows, Suffolk Council No. 37 of llie Lej
of Honor, Gettyaliurg Pout No. lUI, the Grand Army of the KejmbUe, ai
the Firemen's Chnritable Aasociation.

Lieut. Akou W. ItuowN (Fig. i) was born in Fairliavt-n, Cinm
bcr 4, 1840. He was employed in various occupations until he joined
department. His first public service was during the late war ; he enlisting
Company F. First Connecticut Uegimeat, in which he served three tnontbft.
He reenlisted immetliately after in Company F, .Sixth Connecticut ttegirneuti
and was discharged November 8, 18G5. Me came to Boston in December,
187'2, and one year later joined Hose Company No. 8 aa a substitute, liutwiu
promoted a permanent member May 7, 1874, and assigned to Engine Com-
pany No. 26 as a hosemun. May 17, 1882, he was promoted to lieutenant,
and assigned to tliis company July ii. 1883. Lieut«.'URnt Urown lost the tips
of two lingers at a fire (Uox 63) September 19, 1874, and broke his wrist at
another lire (Box 41). He is a member of G. A. R. Post No. 7, Mayflower
Assembly of the Koyal Society of Good Fellows, and the Firemen's Chari-
table AssociatioD.

Kngineman JotiK H. Maldt (Fig. 3) was born in Boston, Mass., March
15, 1837. His career in the department began at an early ^e with the
old hand-engines. He learned the machinist trade, at which he was employed
until he entered the department in March, 1874, as a member of Engine
Company No. 'la. He was promoted assistant engineman and transferred to
Engine Company No. 26, May 7, 1874 ; from which he was transfern-d to this
company on it» organization, July 1, 187.ii, in the same position, and during
November, 1882, was again transferred to Engine Company No. 3. He
was proiiioled engiuetuau utid assigned to Engioc Campauy No. 23 on Decem-
ber 10, 1886, where he remained until February 16, 1888, at which time he
was transferred to this company.

Assistant Engineman Charles Miller (Fig. 4) was born in Broofclyn,
N.Y., August 5, 1836. He worked at his trade, that of steam-fitting, until
the war, when be enlisted in April, 1861, in the Fourteenth Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Regiment. He lost his right eye at the first battle of Bull Run and waa
discharged ; but reenlisted in 1862 in the Key-Stone Battery of Philadelphia,
Pa., and was discharged in 1864. He came to Boston during 1865 and
worked at his trade, at the same time joining the Cbarlestonn call-department
He entered this department as a substitute in Hose Company No. 7 during
1871. He was appointed a permanent member and assigned to Engine Com-
pany No. 25, May 21, 1874. He was transferred t4> this company September

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HiarORY OF AOBTON FIBK DEPARTMENT. 555

27, 1875, And was again transferred May 20, 1877, to Engine Company No.
26, from which he was transferreil back to this company December 11,
1878, and promoted to his present ixMition August 19, 1887. Mr. Miller is a
member of G. A. B., Post No. 2, the Veritas Lodge of Odd Fellows, Phil*-
delpbia, Pa., the Joseph Webb Lodge of Masons, the Firemen's Charitable
Association, and IkMton- Royal Arcanum.

Frbo a. McIlbot (Fig. 5), driver, was bom in Medford, Mass., October 8,
1854. His employment, previous to entering this department, was that of a
teamster. July 81, 1880, he Joined this department as a call-man in Ladder
Company No. 12. February 7, 1883, he was appointed substitute in tliis
company, in which he remained until May 24, 1888, when he was promoted a
permanent member, and assigned as driver. He was badly injured at the
Hampden-street fire, June 17, 1882, he being in the building when it fell, and
barely escaped with his life.

William Andrew MrrcHSLL (Fig. 6), driver of hose-carnage, was
bom in Charlestown District, Boston, Mass., Septembeir 24, 1860. He was
employed at various pursuits until he joined this department as a substitute in
Engine Company No. 4, September 24, 1882. He remained there until May
24, 1883, when he was promoted a permanent member and assigned to this
company, and one year later was assigned driver of the hose-carriage.

Waltbe Powers (Fig. 7) was born in County Waterford, Ireland, April
7, 1854. He came to this city when a boy, and after leaving school was em-
ployed as a teamster. He Joined tins force on September 24, 1882, as a sub-
stitute, and was assigned to various companies until May 22, 1883, when he
was promoted a permanent hoseman in this company. Mr. Powers had the
ligaments of his knee broken at the Clinton-street fire, from the effects <^
which he was laid up six months.

Jambs H. Victory (Fig. 8) was born in Stoughton, Mass., August, 1853.
July 31, 1880, he entered tins department as a call-man in Ladder Company
No. 12, where he remained until April 5, 1884, when he was made a substitnte
and transferred to this company ; . and on September 5, 1884, he was pro-
moted a permanent member.

LvoHARD MuRDOCK (Fig. 9) was bom in Pictou, N.S., August 31, 1856.
He came to this city at an earlyage, and after leaving sc^hool learned the
carpenter's trade. He entered this department as a call-substitute during
1882 in Engine Company No. 17, and in the following year was made a call-
substitute in Ladder Company No. 7, and made a eall-man during 1884,
where he remained until July 1, 1886, at which time he was promoted a
permanent member and assigned to this company. Mr. Murdock is a mem-
ber of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Michael Walsh (Fig. 10) was bom .in Boston, Mass., September 1,
1855. He is a printer by trade, at which he was employed until he Joined
this department as a substitnte in Engine Company No. 7, April 9, 1884.
He was appointed a permanent member September 3 of the ensuing year.

56 utsTonv OF ho.sto.v fire uepartment. H

and assigned to the saiiw cotiipaay. froHi wbich hi- wiw tiaDMrerred to this
coinpnuy. .Iuul- 27. 1887. Previous Ui this he ciilish-d in thi' uavy, in
Januiirj', 1H7U, ou the ship " Itichinond," which iviis iiiiikiii° thf timr aroimi)
the world with Geiicrnl Grant. He ser\-«(l in China tliree years and funr
months. He was also i-ighteen months ou board the ship " Tennessee," in
the Noi'th Atlantic statiooa.

Charles C. SriUNGER (Fig. 11) was born in Saxonville, Mass., June 14.
18.i9. He was employed in the piano business fur aexen yeari«, and during
Scptcmiwr. 1880, lie joined Ladder Company No. \'i as a call- substitute.
November, 1882, lie wna enrolled a call-man in the same company. He
reniAined theiv until January IG, 1886. when he was promoted a permanent
member, and afisigne<l to Ladder Company No. I. September 27, 188G, he
was transferi'cfl to this com|>any.

John S. -Murray (Fig. 1"2) was bom in Skowliegan, Me,, March 31,
Ig.'j.i. He came to this city in 1871, and worked at the carpet-printing trade,
and joined the department November 1, J 882. as call-snbatitiite in Engine
Company No. 13. September 3, 1884, he was apitointed a substitute in
Engine Company No. 25, and promoted a permanent hoseman M.-ii-ch 28,
1885, and on August 26, 1887, was transferred to the present company, Mr.
Murray had his knee-pan injured and wiiet sprained while at a Gre (lk)x 12),
January, 1885.

ENGENE COMPANY NO. 23.
Nahes or Members sinck 1875.

Engine Company No. 23 w&s mode a permanent company Febnury 11,
1875. with the following offloeis and members : —

N. L. HuBsey, captain; J. H. Le Cain, assistant foreman; B. W. Car>
penter, enginemaii, tr. to Engine No. 22, May 20, 1878 ; Theodore Hutchii^,
assistant engiueman, resigned March 30, 1875; B. F. Thayer; William B.
Marshall, resigned January 20, 1886 ; George Le Cain ; Samuel S. Sawyer,
resigned March 29, 1875; J. F. Downs, tr. Engine No. 12, April 28, 1876;
G. H. Wentworth, assistant engineman, ap. April .5. 187.5, resigned December
31, 1878; David Dennison, ap. April 5, 1875, resigned December 11, 1875;
W. S. Davis, ap. Febniary 3, iS'G, tr. to Engine No. 3. March 21, 1887; J. A.
.Mullen, ap. May 9, 1876, tr. and promoted foreman Eugiue No. 15, August 8,
1881 ; C. A. Smith, ap. March 21, 1877, tr. to Engine No. 3, June I, 1878;
A. H. Perry, engineman, ap. May 20, 1878, tr. to Engine No, 22, May 25,
1881 ; O. J. Booker, ap. June I, 1878; H. L. Wliiting, up. assistant engine-
man, January 1, 1879, resigned November 18. 187!l : F. M. Brown, ap.
assistant engineman, November 24, 1879, .resigned March 14, 1881; G.J.
H. Gutermuth, engineman, ap. May 25, 1881, tr. to Fire-Alarm Telegraph,
December 3, 1886; Hoseman D. Ruby, of Engine No. 3, promoted to the
position of assistant engiueman. May 25, 1881, tr. to Engine No. 34, Novem-

maroEY of boston fiek depabtmknt. 557

ber 1, 1888; J. NeweU, ap. August 8, 1881, died May 18, 1882; J. M.
Gaigan, ap. June 1, 1882, tr. to Engine No. 10, Biay 4, 1885 ; E. Kelley, ap.
May 1, 1884, tr. to Engine No. 14, June 25, 1887 ; C. Littlefield, ap. May 1,

1884, tr. to Ladder No. 7, July 1, 1884 ; C. W. Kennison, ap. July 1, 1884,
tr. to Ladder No. 3, September 25, 1884 ; W. F. Crowley, ap. Maroh 28,

1885, tr. to Bogine No. 6, May 81, 1886 ; T. J. Harty, ap. February 16, 1885,
tr. to Engine No. 22, July 23, 1886 ; E. L. Brown, ap. Febmaiy 16, 1885,
tr. to Engine No. 13, Maroh 28, 1885 ; C. H. Tagen, ap. May 4, 1885, tr.
to Engine No. 13, June 25, 1887 ; F. S. Reed, ap. Febmary 25, 1886, tr. to
Hooe No. 5, Jan. 25, 1889 ; E. C. Lothrop, ap. March 31, 1886, tr. to Engine
No. 4, December 31, 1886 ; J. F. Woodward, ap. July 23, 1886 ; J..H. Maldt,
engineman, ap< December 10, 1886, tr. to Engine No. 22, February 16, 1888 ;
W. J. Whelan, ap. Febmary 5, 1887 ; W. L. Eaton, ap. August 5, 1887 ;
William Coulter, ap. November 9, 1888, tr. to Engine Co. No. 17 as bose-
maa ; Substitute E. F. Richardson, of Engine Company No. 17, ap. November
9,1888.

FlBESEMT Members.

The well-known features of Captain Nathan L. Hdsset will be reoog-
niied in Fig. 1, on page 559. He was bom in Boston, Mass., Deoem-
ber 8, 1845. After iMving sdiool he learned the mason's trade, to which
he added the duties of a fireman on January 14, 1862, as a call-substitute
in Engine Company No. 3 ; and on July 1, 1870, he was appointed a mem-
ber.* He held that position until May 7, 1874, when he was promoted
tsststant foreman in Engine Company No. 3, and was promoted to his
present position February 1, 1875, and assigned to this company. Captain
Hnssey dislocated his hip and shoulder by a fall through a scuttle at the Con-
gress-street fire on August 26, 1871. May 24, 1887, he was injured in the
back by a falling ladder at a fire on Tremont street, and was ruptured at the
Albany-street fire, September 15, 1888. He is a life-member of the Fire-
men's Charitable Associatioh and the Boston Veterans.

Lieutenant John H. Le Cain (Fig. 2) is another old veteran in the de-
partment. He was bom in Annapolis, N.S., April_23, .1837. ' He learned
the carpenter's trade, and came to this city in 1859, and worked at this busi-
ness for years. His ezperieace as a fireman dates from Febmary 18, 1860,
at which time he Joined the department as a call-substitute in Hose Company
No. 4, which was located at this house. In the spring of 1866 he was ap-
pointed call-mao, which position he held until 1871 , when he was promoted fore-
man of the same company. The old hose company was transferred on April
7, 1872, and the present company was organized, and he remained in that
position until the reorganization of the department, when he was appointed to
his present office. He has been detailed to do carpenter^work in the depart-
ment, having done work in almost every station in this city. He is a member
<^ the firemen's Charitable Association, the Bostoa VetAcana^ and thai Qt^T

SSS insroitr i>f ito.srox fiuk uKi'AitTuKsr.

of Hed Men, Lieutenant U' t'aiu liM two mpmbere of bin family in tlic
sei-vice : his brother George, in this oompdiiy, ami \i\n 80u Fred. W., in hiuUlcr
Conipauy No, I .

Eugineninn Frank A, Gkkkni.eaf (Fig. 3) wm Iwrn in Nasbtia, X.II.,
May 21, 1849. He is a machinist liy trade, and came to this city in 18f!j.
His first appointment in this department was as a call-foreman in Hose Com-
pany No. 10, June 13, 1874. Aiignst 25, 3877, he waa ap|>uiutcd a permanent
member, and assigned to Engine Company No. 10, in which be was pro-
moted assistant engineman, May, 1878. He was transferred to Engine Com-
|)uny No. G, September 1, 1884, and from that to Engine Company No. I'l,
March 22, 1885. Febniary, 1888, be wa« promoted to bis present position,
and assigned to this company. He is a member of the John Hancock Council
of tlie Royal Arcanum.

Assistant Engineman ThokjO J. Hartt (Fig, 4) was bom in Boston,
Mass, December 14, 1848. He learned the machinist trade, at which he
worked until joining the permanent force. He fii-st began working at fires a»
a volunteer in Hose Company No. 9, during 188ft, and was apj)ointed a call-
man July 3, in tlie same year. On May ■^, 1884, he was apiwinted a substi-
tute in this company, and on February IG. IM8,"i, was promoted a permanent
member. He was transferred to Engine Company No. 22 on July 23, 1886,
and promoted assistant engineman ; and on August 19, 1687, was transferred
t« Engine Company No, 1, and on Nov, 1, 1888, was transferred to this com-
pany. He was also employed at his trade in the repair-shop of the Fire De-
partment for two and a half years.

Benjamin F. Tiiater (Fig, ft), driver, was born in St. Monmouth, Me.,
January 2.5, 1828, making him 60 years of age. He came to Boston in Jan-
uary of 1848, and worked at his trade, that of a shoemaker; and in 1849
began his duties as fireman, joining Hose Company No. 2 as a volunteer,
where he remained until some time in 18&0, at which time he joiued t^ogine
Company No. 18 as a substitute. February 1, 1851, he became member of
Hydrant Company No. 4, and October 1, 1851, joined Engine Company No.
12. May 1, 1853, he joined Engine Company No. 3, and on January 1,
1859, be run with Hose Company No. 5. August, 1860, he brought Chester
Hose No. 4 to Northampton street, and was installed as driver. He re-
mained with that company until April, 1S72, when the present engine was
put in, and he was appoint«d driver, which position he has held ever since.
Mr. Thayer has met with some very severe accidents; the mort serious
being at a fire on Hampden street, in 1882, at which he broke hia leg;
another injury was received by a kick from a horse attached to his en^ne,
which smashed his fire-hat and fractured his skull. A horrible scar attests
to the severity of the blow.

George LeCain (Fig. 6) was born in Annapolis, N.S., November 18,

1S45. He learned the carpenter's trade, and came to this city in 1867. He

Joined the force Febraaxy 25, 1871, as call-maa in old Chester Hose Com-

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIHX DKPABTMENT. 561

INiny No. 4. He remained in that company nutil Janoar; 27, 1875| when
he was promoted a permanent member and aiwtgned to this company, where
he has since remained. Mr. Le Cain had a narrow escape on February
27, 1873, at the Hanover-street fire. He, with three other men, were at work
in the fourth story when the walls fell and baried them in the ruins ; they
were taken out for dead. Mr. Le Cain had all his ribs on one side broken,
and was otherwise injured. He was also severely ruptured, which is to this
day a great annoyance. He is a member of Boston Lodge No. 25 of the
Odd Fellows, albo a member of the Veteran Firemen's Association.

F. S. RsBD (Fig. 7). See records of Hose Company No. 5.

John F. Woodward (Fig. 8) was bom in Taunton, Mass., July 24,

1857. He is a florist by trade, and came to this city November, 1872. In
1879 he joined the department as.call-substitute in Engine Company No. 24,
and on May 21, 1881, was made a call-member in Engine Company No. 12,
and transferred to Engine Company No. 24. He remained in this position
until July 1, 1886, when he was ap|)ointecl a permanent member and assigned
to Engine Company No. 22, from which he was again transferred, August 1,
of the same year, to this company.

William Coulter (Fig. 9), hoseman, was bom in Boston November 30,

1858. He learned the tinsmith's trade, at which he was employed until May 8,
1882, when he was appointed a substitute in the department, and served in
Engine Companies Nos. 6, 23, and 26. January 27, 1882, he was promoted
a permanent member and assigned to Ladder Company No. 3, and on Jan-
uary 26, 1886, was transferred to his present position as a hoseman and
assistant driver. November 9, 1888, he was transferred to Engine Company
No. 17 and api)ointed driver. Among the photographs of members of that
company his portrait will also be found. Mr. Coulter was crushed by two
ladder trucks which collided on their way. to Box 53, in November, 1883.
The injuries received nearly proved fatal, and he was laid up seven months.
He is a member of Siloam Lodge No. 2, and Massasoit Encampment No. 1,
of Odd Fellows.

W. 6. Carley (Fig. 10) was bom in Boston, Mass., December 11, 1858.
He is an oil-clotb printer by trade, at which 'he worked- for several years.
During 1878 he joined this department as a call-substitute in Engine Com-
pany No. 13, in which company he was made a call-man October 4, 1881 «
September 3, 1884, he was promoted a permanent member, and on January 25,
1887, was transferred to this company. Mr. Carley is a member of the Junior
Order of the United American Mechanics.

William J. Whelan (Fig. 11) was bom in Roscommon County, Ire-*
land, February 22, 1862. He came to this city in 1878, and was employed
in various occupations until September 3, 1884, when he joined this depart-
ment as a substitute, and was assigned to Engine Company No. 26, from .
which he was transferred, February 5, 1887, to this company ; and oa J\m& \&^ \
1887, was promoted a permanent hoseman.

562 HI8TORY OF ItOHTOX FIRM DEl'AHTMKST.

Walace Dbaton (Fig. 12) waa boro ia t>igby. N.S.. September IS,
1860. He came to this city August 1 7, 1877, and was employed aX Lis tradL-,
that of wood-tuiniiig. until be enteivd tliis department as a substitute,
Angost 5, 1887, ami was assigned U) this company.

Georoe L. Si'KNCKK (Fig. 1;1) was born iu PuUiam. Conn., June 21,
1847. He enlisted in the Firet Connecticut Heavy Artillery December 2,
1863, and served until October 2, 1865. He cnme to liostou during 1S68,
and learned the mason's trade. In 187:1 he joined this department as a call-
Bubstitute in Hose Company No. 'i. He remained there until 1874, when he
left the aen'ice, but returned again May 9, 1876, as a [>ermanent member,
and waa asaigned to Engine Company No. ^6. June 2, 1^81, he wau trans-
ferred to Engine Company No. 8, and from there was transferred to Engine
Comtmny No. 14, March i. 1888, and was assigned to this company Novem-
ber 23, 1888. Mr. Spencer had his knee-joint shattered at a lire on School
street, on September 1 , 1878, which laid him up six months. He is a member
of G. A. B. Post 7 and the Union Lodge of the Knights of Honor.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 13.
Names of Ueubers since Juns 30, 1883.
Thia company was organized Saturday, Jnne 30, 1883, and the follow-
ing members were appointed : —

Lieutenant J. W. Chase ; F. P. Mahan, tr. to Ladder 8 ; F. P. Car|>ea-
ter, tr. to Engine 10 : W. .1. Gaffey, ap. October II, 1883, tr. to Engine 3 ;
S. D. Harrington, ap. March 11, 1887, tr. to Engine 16, since dead.

Present Mehbeiis.
Lieutenant John Waltgei Chase (Fig. 1), iu chars'!; ot this company,
was bom in Philadelphia, Pa., December 5, 1836. He joined the fire depart-
ment of that city November 1, 1857, at which time be was appointed hose-
man in the Spring Garden Fire Company No. 36. He remained there until
1865, when be came to this city and worked at his trade, that of Freestone
carving. He joined this department as a substitute in Ladder Company
No. 3, February 1, 1871, and remained there until October 1, 1873, when he
was appointed a permanent man and assigned to Engine Company No. 25.
He was transferred to Engine Company No. 3, December 15, 1875, and worked
with that company until June 30, 1883, when he was promoted lieutenant and
assigned in charge of this ladder, which the city had just bought. The first
aerial ladder in this department was the " Skinner," which was purchased in
1872. It was placed in the house of Ladder Company No. 3, with which
company Lieutenant Chase was working, and he was detailed as tiller-man,
until it was sent in chaise of Ladder Company No. 8, six montlis afterward.
■ He has been very careful in keeping record of occurrences happening in the
force, and his joura&la and scrap-books give soiae mnat vii.lus.bU and inter-

UiSTORY OF B08T0X FiHK DKPARTMENT. 668

ettiiig mmtter. He lias been severely injured several times. On Febmmiy 7,
1H769 at a fire on Palmer street, the roof fell in and nearly killed him, and on
June 29, 1895, he had a narrow escape by being struck on the head by a
brass hose-coupling, while at work on a ladder. At a lire on Thaxter street,
June 2, 1879, be was severely hurt by falling timber.

GusTATDs H. Nichols (Fig. 2) was bom in CcAasset, Mass., July 10,
I860. He was formerly employed at general mercantiie work up to the
time of his appointment as a snbstitnte on October 15, J882, and assigned
to different companies. May 24, 1888, be was promoted a permanent mem-
ber and assigned to Liadder Company No. 3, in which he remained until June
25, 1887, when he was transferred to this company. Mr. Nichols is a mem-
ber of Bethesda Lodge of Odd Fellows, Mt. Washington Encampment,
Daughters of Kebekah, and Standish Council 146 of the American Legion of
Honor.

Edwih W. Clakk (Fig. 3), driver, first began his fire duties with Hose
Company No. 9, about 1872, and he remained there as a call-substitute until
Aprfl 25, 1878, at which time he was enrolled a call-member, and on October
21 was appointed driver of Engine Company No. 15, m which he remained until
May 12, 1880, when he was transferred to this company as driver, February
20, 1882. He again entered the department as a substitute in Engine Com-
pany No. 23, and remained until October 1, 1883, when he was appointed ^a
permanent member of Engine Company No. 7. On October 21 he was trans-
ferred to tiiis company, and detailed as driver. He is a house-painter by
occupation.

(Tharlbs H. Wbbbbr (Fig. 4) was bom in Roxbtiry District, Boston,
Mass., April 30, 1854. He is a baker by trade, at which he was employed
for several years. January 13, 1881, he Joined the department as cidl-man
in Ladder Company No. 12. He was appointed a substitute March 24, 1885,
and assigned to Engine Company No. 22, where he remained until June
18, 1887, when he was promoted a permanent member and assigned to this
company. Mr. Webber was' laid np for thirteen weeks from the effects of a
cut received at a fire on Tremont street, in April, 1882. He is a brother of the
chief of the department. ..

' HOSE COMPANY NO. 5.

Names op Membbbs since 1874.

Edwin H. Bright, resigned August 31, 1874; Thomas Crompton, ap.
February 7, 1876, resigned February 3, 1881 ; George C. Femald, promoted
engineer. District No. 7, April 6, 1874 ; Alfred B. Fry, ap. June 24, 1887, pro-
moted captain May 25, 1888, tr. to Hose Company No. 7, January 25, 1889 ;
George C. Gardner, resigned September 30, 1875 ; Harry Heyman, tr. to
Engine Company No. 3, May 7, 1874 ; C. J. Heam, ap. January 23, 1886,
ta". to Engine Company No. 25, February l^, \%^\ ^^xgl<^ <oi* \i^'<«^^ ^.

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iiiarORY OF BOSTON FiRE DEPAHTMENT. 555

27, 1875, and was agidn transferred May 20| 1877, to EDgine Company No.
26, from which he was transferred back to this company December 11,
1878, and promoted to his present |>osition August 19, 1887. Mr. Miller is a
member of G. A. K., Post No. 2, the Veritas Lodge of Odd Fellows, Phila-
delphia, Pa., the Joseph Webb Lodge of Masons, the Firemen's Charitable
Association, and lk>ston Royal Arcanum.

Fred A. McIlrot (Fig. 5), driver, was born in Medford, Mass., October 8,
1854. His employment, previous to entering this department, was that of a
teamster. July 31, 1880, he joined this department as a call-man in Ladder
Company No. 12. February 7, 1883, he was appointed substitute in this
company, in which he remained until May 24, 1883, when he was promoted a
permanent member, and assigned as driver. He was badly injured at the
Hampden-street fii-e, June 17. 1882, he being in the building when it fell, and
barely escaped with his life.

William Andrew Mitchell (Fig. 6), driver of hose-carnage, was
bom in Charlestown District, Boston, Mass., September 24, 1860. He was
employed at various pursuits until he joined this department as a substitute in
Engine Company No. 4, September 24, 1882. He remained there until May
24, 1883, when he was promoted a permanent member and assigned to this
company, and one year later was assigned driver of the hose -carriage.

Walter Powers (Fig. 7) was bom in County Waterford, Ireland, April
7, 1854. He came to this city when a boy, and after leaving school was em-
ployed as a teamster. He joined this force on September 24, 1882, as a sub-
stitute, and was assigned to various companies until May 22, 1883, when he
was promoted a permanent hoseman in this company. Mr. Powers had the
ligaments of his knee broken at the Clinton-street fire, from the effects of
which he was laid up six months.

Jambs H. Victort (Fig. 8) was born in Stoughton, Mass., August, 1853.
July 31, 1880, he entered this department as a call-man in Ladder Company
No. 12, where he remained until April 5, 1884, when he was made a substitute
and transferred to this company ;■ and on September 5, 1884, he was pro-
moted a permanent member.

Leohard Murdock (Fig. 9) was bora in Pictou, N.S., August 31, 1856.
He came to this city at an earlylige, and after leaving school learned the
carpenter's trade. He entered this department as a call-substitute during
1882 in Engine Company No. 17, and in the following year was made a call-
substitute in Ladder Company No. 7, and made a call-man during 1884,
where he remained until July I, 1886, at which time he was promoted a
permanent member and assigned to this company. Mr. Murdock is a mem-
ber of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Michael Walsh (Fig. 10) was born in Boston, Mass., September 1,
1855. He is a printer by trade, at which he was employed until he joined
this department as a substitute in Engine Company No. 7, April 9, 1884.
He was appointed a permanent member September 3 of the ensuing year,

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B18TOHY or BOSTON FIHS DEPAHTMENT. 667

mud was assigned as driver during 18tfl| which ponition he lias siiioe held,
responding to almost every alarm since that period. Daring this time he has
nitver received any severe injuries, and has only been off duty three weeks
from sickness.

F. S. Rked (Fig. 4) was bom in Hano\-er, N.H., June 11, 1831. He
followed the sea about fifteen years before settling in this city, which he did
during 1850. He was in the South during the war, iloing service on board
despatch-boat ^^ C. W. Thomas,** on which be remained seven months and
fourteen days. He joined this department November 1, 1867, as a call-man,
in Hose Company No. 1, where he served until October 1, 1878, when he was
i4>pointed a pennanent member and assigned to Engine Company No. 25. He
was transferred Feb. 25, 1886, to Engine Company No. 23, and on this com-
pany being placed on a permanent basis was assigned as hoseman.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 33.

This company was organized February 16, 1888, with the following com-
pany, except Capt. Greorge W. Frost, he succeeding Capt. J. F. Ryan, who
was transferred to Engine Company No. 6, August 31, 1888 : —

Captain Geoboe W. Fhost (Fig. 1) first saw the light in Hancock, Me.,
August 1, 1838. He went to sea from 1854 to 1862, when in September 19
of that year he enlisted in the United States navy on the frigate ** Sabine,**
on which he was severely injured in the head by a falling block. He renudned
on board of this frigate until February, 1863, at which time he retired, but
shortly after reSnlisted and served on the ships ^^ Vandalia," *' Ohio,*' ^« Sup-'
ply," and «^ Sabine ** until 1867. After this he learned the trade of steam
and gas pipe fitting, in which business he was soon established. April, 1868,
he joined the Bozbury department. During 1872 he was promoted captain
and assigned to Ladder Company No. 4. He was transferred from that com-
pany April 1, 1874, to Engine Company No. 25, and April 29, 1885, was
transferred to Engine Company No. 10, where he remained until August 30,
1888, when he was transferred to this company. He was at work as hoseman
in a building on Washington street during the *^ big fire," with several other
members. He told his companions'^ did not like tfariooks of the wall from
the inside, and would go out4ind look at it. Only one roan followed him, and
they had barely got outside when the wall fell, killing every man within.
Captain Frost is a member of the Masonic Order, Knights of Honor, Royal
Gk)od Fellows, and the Boston Veterans.

Lieutenant Charles Ingerboll (Fig. 2) was bom in Boston, June 16, 1849.
He was employed in the sewing-machine business for several years. His first
experience as a fireman dates from 1870, at which time he began as a volun-
teer in Engine Company No. 3. December, 1872, he was appointed a call-
man in Hose Company No. 2, and October 14, 1873, was appointed a
permaneat member and assigned to Engvne Co\tk^^\i^ ^o. 1 . ^^xx^^sr'^'V^^

568 iiisrouv f>f itosro

I8RK, he wne proniounl lic-iitcuaiit aii<1 uBigucil to tliiti uom|iuuy. Lic-uten.iut
luf^i'rsoll wiw iwvi'icly injured tit tlie Uiiiiuver-Hlrept lire iiy h fulling wall. Uu
lind liiij wintit tii-oken uitd tliu siui^ws uf liiti legtt toiti olT.

Eiigiiieiiian Heshv IIkvmann (Kig. ;l) is a iialive of Now York Citjr. lie
was burn Jiiiie 1:1, Ix.'i;!, and cairn- to this city duriug IKTO. Hl' jiiinod tliU
dcpai-Uaont ao acnll-snlMtitUto in Uiddcr (kim[mny No. .1 during Uic fall of
1871, and July I. lt4T:l, wax H|i])oiiitcd a L-all-niaii in llmte Company No. .'>.
May 7, 1K74, lie wan prunioted a |>eriiianeut ihc-uiImt and traiixferriHl to
Knginc Company No. ;), and December i^, IHHl, wax promoted assiatani
enginemau and aasigncd U> Kngine Comjiauy No. if*, where be remained until
October 12, 1882, at wliicb time be wiui traasferi-cd back to Engine Company
No. 3. Novvmber 6, 18«2, be was again tr:uiBfcrred to Engine Company No.
22. aud promoted eiigiDeman of that company .July 1. IKKfi, and February IC,
]H»H, be wiia transferred to this company. Jlr. Ileyniann was aevei-ely burned
jit Ibe Children's Hospital fin- in lUlti. He is a member ot the Siloam Lodge
No. i, I. O. 0. K., the Itoston Vi-teraus, and the American Order of Kire-
iiien. The beantifnl wood-c.trving at the fire-alarm olUoe, City Hall, is ttie
work of this gentleman.

Assistant Hnginemau Joskph F. Collins (Fig. 4} was born in Boston,
Mass., January '2, lfl.>4. He learned the engineer's trade, aud joined this de-
paitment aa a call-man, September 21, 1874, in Engine Company No. 2.
During May, 1H82, be was ap]K>intcd a permanent member; February 16,
1«H8, was Irnnsfmri'd to this company. Mr. Collins is a member of the Iron
H.all.

Hahky W. Bauch (Fig. 5), driver, was born in New York City, Decem-
ber 2H, 1860. He came to this city when young, and began life as a teamster.
His esperience as a Sreniau dates fiom September, 1878. whin he joined
Engine Company No. IH as a call-substitute. During 18K1 be waa np|K>inled
a call-man. February 25, 1886, he was promoteil a peimanent man, and
assigned to Engine Company No. '2h, and detailed hh driver. February 16,
1K8X. he was trannferred to tliiM company.

Charles W., Harris [I''ig- 6), driver of hose-carriage, was born in
NeiMUset, Mass.. February 12, 186'i. He was employe<l as a teamster, aud
on October 9, 188.5, joined this department as a call-man in Engine Company
No. IT. He was ap))uintctl a jternianent member aud assigned lo Euginc
Company No. 4, September 24, 1886. Febniary 16, 1888, be was assigned
to this company, and detailed as driver of hose-carriage. Hr. Harris ia a
member of the Order of Iron Hall.

Daniel J. Gi.ennon (Fig. 7) was bom in Montpelier, Vt., Febroary 10,
1852. He came to Boston at an early age, and began life as a carriage-sroith.
He entered this department as a call -man in Engine Company No. 14, on
October 14, 1883, and was transferred to I..adder Company No. 12, June,
1886. He was apiiointed a |>ermanent member .lanuaiy 5, 1880, and assigned
-to this a>inpany h'ehriiary 16 ot the present yew

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JBiaTOSr OF BOSTON riME DMPAMTMSHT. 5T1

B. F. Hatis (F!g. 8) wm appmnted m this oompuy August 17, 1888.

Tboius F. Hedbihgtom (F^. 9) was born in East Boston, ICaieh 21,
1862. He was employed as a machinist preTions to January 18, 1888, when
he was assigned to Kngine Company No. 12, ss a snbstitate* He was trans-
tersd to tUs oompany February 16, 1888.

William F. Biob (Fig. 10) was bom in SomenriUe, Mass., July 27,
18M. He was employed ss a bodc-keeper nnta June 28, 1887, when be was
assigned to Engine Company Na 12. He was transferred to Engine Com-
pany No. 22, July 5, 1887, and transfened to this oompany Febmary 18,
1888.

LADDER COMPANT NO. 15.

TUs oompany was organised Febmary 20, 1888, with the fdknring
members: —

Captain Thomas W. Conwat (Fig. 1) is a Boston boy, being b(Mm in this .
dtj Ifay 19, 1842. His employment before entering the permanent depart-
ment was that of a teamster. He was appointed on tiie ssid foroe ss oall-
man in Ladder Company No. 1, in Charlestown. November 27, 1878, he
was appointed a permanent member, and assigned to Ladder Company No. 2,
as driver, and was transferred to Ladder Company No. 9, October 11, 1881.
Msreh 28, 1885, lis wis promoted oaptain, and assigned to Ladder Cmn-
pany No. 12, and Febmary 16, 1888, was placed in oommand of this oompany.
Ci^iNtain (Tonway is a member of the Firemen's Charitable Association, also
tiie Boston and tiie Chariestown Veterans.

Uentenant Gaspbr H. Monxo (Fig. 2) was bora in Berlin, Grermany,
December 16, 1858. He came to this oount^ry during 1855, and located at
Plymouth, coming to Boston in 1871, and was employed as an oii-doth
printer. Eb Joined the department September, 1876, as a call-substitute in
Engine Company No. 18. July 80, 1880, he was appointed a call-man, and
assigned to Ladder Company No. 12. September 8, 1884, he was promoted
a permanent substitute, and'assigned to Ladder Company No. 8. March 28,
1885, he was appointed a permanent man in the same company, and trans-
ferred to Engine Company No. 14. June 25, 1887, he was promoted lieuten-
ant, and assigned to this companyT February 16, ISSST

Chablbs E. Kirbt (Fig, 8), driver, was Bora in Fall River, Mass.,
August 8, '1862. His first experience as a fireman began when eighteen
years of age, with the Fall River department, as a volunteer in Ladder
Company No. 1, and remained with that oompany until 1881. He was a
teamster forseveral years, and when he came to this city, April 14, 1882, he
followed the business of car-driving until his appointment in the force as a <^
substitute, June 24, 1887, as a driver in Ladder Company No. 8. February
16, 1888, he was transferred to this company in his present position.

Fbaxk C. Tubner (Fig. 4) was bora in New York CitY^ November 16^
IS6L He osme to this city when a Yk)^^ toid^ alVet ^VX^x^xs^ ^"^

572 iiisroHY OF boston fire department.

School, entered the druggist's business. With this he studied music, and ia
very proRcicnt in that art. He enli8t«d in tliia department, as a substitute, in
].adder (.'onipany No. 1, February 2'J, 1883, and ou June 30 was promoted
a p^rmfiucnt member, and transferred to ttiis company, February 16, 1888.
Mr. Turner was severely burned about the face and hands by a hot-ur explo-
sion at the Congress-street fire.

GeoROK C. Swift (Fig. 5), tillermau, was born in Roxbury District.
Boston, Mass., January 29, 1859. He is an oil-cloth printer by trade. He
joined this force as a call-man in Ladder Company No. 12, July 30, 1880,
and January 16, 1886, was appointed a permanent member and assigned to
Ladder Company No. 1. Febi-uary 16, 1888, he was transferred to this
company. He was injured at a fire in Hampshire street, June 17, 1882, at
which he had a very narrow escape from death.

J. M. Fitzgerald (Fig. 6) was born in Catch Hartwr, N.S., April 22,
1858. He came to this city when very young, and start«d life as a basket-
maker. He entered this department August 1, 1886, as a call-man in Ladder
Company No. 12, and on September '27, 1887, was promoted a permanent
member and assigned to Ladder Company No. 1, and was transferred to
Engine Company No. 13, June 24, 1887. February 16, 1888, he was trans-
ferred to this company. He had three ribs crushed by being thrown from an
ambulance while accompanying a friend to the hoepital. He is a veteran
member of the Independent Fusiliers, Company O, and the Roxbury Horse
Guards.

Duncan McLean (Fig. 7} was bom in Pictoa County, N.S., April

9, 1849. He came to Boston during 1868, and worked at the carpenter's
trade. During 1877 he joined this department as a call-man in Ladder Com-
pany No. 4, He was transferred to Ladder Company No. 12, July 31, 1880,
and February 20, 1888, was promoted a permanent man and assigned to tins
company.

Daniel F. Greenlaw (Fig. 8) was born in Deer Isle, Me., May 16,
1854. He came to this city in April 16, 1872, and worked at the carpenter's
trade. He joined this department as a call -substitute during July, 1883, in
Ladder Company No. 12. April 16, 1884, he was appointed a call-man, and
February 16, 1888, was promol«d a permanent member and assigned to this
company.

Thomas Hensy Fox (Fig. 9) was bora in West Roxbury District, Bos-
ton, Mass., October 14, 1862. He was employed as a carriage-driver, and
on January 6, 1887, joined this force as a call-man in Liadder Company No.

10. February 16, 1888, he was promoted a permanent man and assigned to
this company. Mr. P'ox rendered most valuable service at the Bussey-bridge
railroad accident, in rescuing the victims and providing for their comfort,
until a regular physician could attend them.

Cbarles A. RoDD (Fig. 10) was born in St. John, N.B., August 3,.
l/m3. He came to Brighton, Mass., when a c\ii\d, a.nd after leaving the

HISTORY OF nOSTOy FIRE DEPARTMENT. 675

Brighton school learned the bhickninith's trade. He entered this department,
November 11, 188G, as a call-man in Ladder Company No. 11, and February
16, 1888, was promoted a {KTmanent member and assigned to this company.
Mr. Ro<ld is a member of Norfolk Lodge No. 48 of the I. O. O. F.

Gkokge: H. Randall (Fig. 11) was born in Charlestown District, Bos-
ton, Mass., November 23, 1856. He is a printer by trade. He entered this
service April 19, 1871, as a volunteer in Franklin Hose Company No. 3, in
which he remained six years. On January 8, 1887, he was appointed a call-
substitute in Engine Company No. 14, and was assigned to Ladder Company
No. 4 as a call-member June 25, 1887. May 16, 1888, he was promoted a
permanent member and assigned to this company. Mr. Randall had his jaw-
bone broken at the Merrimac-stable fire.

John Hutchinson (Fig. 12) was born in Waterford, Ireland, May 10,
1863. He came to this country during 1880, and learned the iron-moulding
trade. He was appointed in this department as a substitute and assigned to
Engine Company No. 29, January 13, 1888, and transferred to this company
on Febniary 16, 1888.

HISTORY OF llOS'lvy FlltK DKS'AJIT.VK.VT.

CHAPTER XII.

DISTRICT NO. S. — ROXBl/RY AXD JiRIQHTON.

DISTRICT No. 8 eoniprisps all tliat part eoutb aod west o( District No
7, to tlie boundsry liiii? of Wi-st Itosbiiry and west of Wnsliington
Street, to the Brookline boundary linp, and indiiding all of Ward 25, formerly
BrightoD, Rod is largely the residfnce of the miildle-classes, altliougb many of
the largest maoufacluritig iDdiiutnes are carried oa within this mdius, among
the most important being the Suffolk Iron Works ; several large irou foundries
and inochioe-abops ; Hancock Inspirator Works; Chickering's immensL- piiino
factory; Hasting Church Oi^tin factory; Roxbury Carpet, Boston Belting,
Boston Rubber, and Tower's Oiled-clothing fiLctories ; Sewall &, Day Coi-dage
"Works, covering over twenty acres of ground ; Boston & Albany Railroad
cattle-barus, repair and car works ; Old Colony Railroad car-works ; DuDuison
Tag factory ; fifteen breweries ; Boston Storage Warehouse ; Brighton Abattoir;
eight borse-railioad stables ; car-houses and car-works of the West End Street
Railroad; eighteen public schools; twenty churches ; IHteeD halls; lifty-two
apartment hotels; Notre Dame Academy ; M arcell a- street Home ; Childi'cii's
Hospital; New England Hospital; Murdock's Hospital for Women, eto. A
large section of tins district contains some of the very poorest of the residents
of the city, consequently cheap woodeu buildings are crowded together in
nan'ow streets. This is also a growing territory, the open country being
rapidly built up with a very nice class of buildings, especially in the Brighton
District.

By an act of the Legislature, dated February 24, 1807, the town of
Brighton was formally incori>orated. The town of West Cambridge, or Men-
otomy, the second parish, was incoiporated the same month, and by the
separation of the two, Cambridge lost a large poition of her territory. Rrightoo
received another instalment of the mother town by annexation, January 27,
1816. Tbe annexation of Brighton to Boston was effected January 5, 1874,
the act of the Legislature authorizing it, dated May 21, 1873, having been
accepted by tbe city and town October 6, 1873. To the city, the advantages
of annexation were to lie found in the protection of public health by inspection
and supervision of her meat-supply, and by oi^nizing under one head a
general system of sewer^e, and in the acquisition of territory for houses at a
moderate cost. A point on the eastern part of Brighton, where the Boston &
Albany railroad crosses Cambridge street, formerly known as Cambridge
crossing, is now /j/tuitHl^ Allston.

HiaTOHY or BOSTOS FiBK DSPARTMENT. 579

The number of pieceH of apparatus in this district are Engines Nos. 13,
14f 29f and 34 ; Chemical Kugiiies Noh. 3 and 6 ; ladder Companies Nos. 1 1
and 12 ; and Hose Company No. 7. The headquarters of the district chief
is in the house of I^iaddcr Company No. 12.

District Chief Edward H. Sawyer, Chief of District No. 8, was born in
Portland, Me., December 18, 1838. When but sixteen years of age he en-
tered the Portland fire department as a torch-boy in Civic Engine Company
No. 9. When twenty-one years old he became a regular member, attached
to Company No. 8, in which he remained until it was disbanded. He left the
department and enlisted on August, 5, 18G2, in Compaqy B, Tenth Maine
Regiment, and 8er\'ed until his discharge. May 14, 1865, during which he was
in all the battles of that victorious regiment. He came to Ik)ston during
March, 1869, and worked at his trade, that of carpenter, and was soon in
business for himself, but left it to do service in this department. During
1872 he joined Ladder Company No. 4, as a call-substitute, and on October 1,
1873, was made a call-man, in which capacity he remained until April, 1877,
at which time he was promoted assistant foreman of the oom|)any. July 31,
1880, he was promoted captain and assigned to Ladder Company No. 12, and
November 1, 1884, was promoted to his present position. By refexence to
the ** Boll of Merit" of the department it will be seen that Chie(^6awyer
has been the means of saving two lives, for which act he was highly compli-
mented. His act of life-saving in the cases at 43 Fellows street, on August
14, 1882, and 581 Shawmut avenue, on January 20, 1883, is deser\'iug of every
praise. Chief Sawyer is a member of Mt. Pleasant Lodge 76, 1. 0.0. P.,
Bozbury Lodge Knights of Honor, Jewell Lodge 21 of Knights and Ladies
of Honor, the Maine Veteran Firemen's Association, Post 26, 6. A. R., and
the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Call-District Chief Grakvillk A. Fuller, of District 8, was bom in
Brighton District, Boston, Mass., March 13, 1837. After lea\nng school he
engaged in the lumber business, in which he is engaged at the present
time. He became identified with the fire department during 1856, at which
time he became a member of Butcher Boy Engine Company No. 1, of which
he was chosen foreman in 1859. The following year he was chosen foreman
of Charles River Engine Company No. 2. In 1863~lie was appointed Fire
Warden, and in 1865 was appointed on the Board of Engineers of the
Brighton Fire Department. January, 1874, he was appointed foreman of
Ladder Company No. 11, which position he held until promoted to his
present position. He was injured at a fire on Everett street ; the roof of the
piazza being covered with ice, he fell to the ground, a distance of twelve
feet, and hurt his back. At a fire on Western avenue he was struck in* the
back by a stick of timber, the effects of which injuries he feels to the present
time. He is a member of Bethesda Lodge of Masons.

iiisroiiy Of iiOaro.y fiue Dt'PAUTMjiyT.

ENGINK COMPANY NO. 13.
Names ok Mkhiikks sinck 1S74,

1

J. Hclneniy, ap. January (), lMn, tr. to Kngine 26, .liily 19, IS88 ; J. p.
Tobey, ap. February 16, 18SK, U: U> Kiigine U5, Muy r,, iHm ■ E. F. Rich-
ardHon, ap. January 14, IHHS, tr. to Hngine 17, October |-2, 1888; C. H.
Tngen, tr. to Kngine 13, June 25, 1887 ; L. Tlihig, aji. October 21, 1882, tr.
to Hose 7, June 25, 1887 ; W. G. Carley, ap. July, 1881. ir. to Engine 23,
1887; C. A. Straw, ap. 1875, Ir. to Kiigine 22, October Ifi, 1882; Bart.
Burgeaa. ap. 1870, resigned February, 1871! ; Francis Freeinau, ap. 1872, tr.
to Chemical 3, August 24, MiH7 ; E. I. Roe, ap. 1872, reaigned 1881 ; S T.
Horn, ap. 1872, tr. to Ladder 12, Septembers, 1884; C. W". LiDcolo, ap-
1870, resigned 1881 ; G. W. Oilman, ap. 1870, tr. to Hose 7, Septembers,
1884; R. E. Hardy, ap. 1876. tr- to Engine 8, 1882; Whipple, died 1876.

Present Mkuuers.
Captain Daniel T. Makuen (Fig. 1) was bom in Rye Beach, N.H.,
March 3, 183t). He came to Biwlon during 18.55, and on April 1 ot the fol-
lowing year joined Barnicoat Engine Company No. 4. April, 1885, he joined
TremoDt Engine Company No. 12, until I860, when be left the department
and gave his attention to the dry-goods business. He again entered the
service, September, 1862, joiniug Engine Company No. 7, and on January 1,
1868, was promoted to the position of captain. While there he became
greatly interested in the antiquity of that old company, and during I87t had
the brass tablet on page 43 made and presented to the company. August
26, 1887, he was transferred to this compuny. He is a trustee of the Fire-
men's Charitable Association. Captain Marden won the first prize, a silver
trumpet, March 18, lee."), given by Mr. John Stetson, manager of the old
National Theatre, for a foot-race between members of the Fire Department.

Engineman Francis Swiit (Fig. 2) was born in Canton, Matis., March 6,
1831. He came to this city during 1848, and learned the morocco-currying
trade. May, 1632, be joined American Engine Company No. 2 as a volun-
teer,and Dearborn HoseConipany No. 2, in 1861, and in 1862 he succeeded
Foreman George White. He left the department shortly after, and was en-
gaged as fireman and later as an eugineer on the Boston & Providence Railroad,
where he remained until 1868, when he joined Roxbury Engine Company
No. 3 as assistant engineman. He was promoted to his present position
during September, 1872. Mr. Swift is a member of Highland Colony No. 12
of the Pilgrim Fathers, also the Massachusetts State Firemen's Association.

Assistant Engineman Eluridoe L. Bhown (Fig. 3} was born in Cape
Elizabeth, Me., February 2, 1856. He came to Boston when a child, and
began life as a mechanical engineer. He joined this department April 6,
JSS4, as a substitute, and was assigned to Eiigiiie Coin[>any No. 23, and

r.s.;isy. r...ii'is^ X... i;t.— V«?e 5ft^.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. ^. 588

■2'
appointed a permanent member Febniary 13, 1885. During March 28/1885,
he was promote<l to his present |ioHition.

R. F. Garland (Fig. 4), driver, was born in Boston, Mass., November
16, 1840. He is a cabinet-maker by trade. During the war he enlisted in
Pint Massachusetts Regiment, Company G, in 18G1, and came out in 1864
and joined this department as a caU*man in Ladder Comfiany No. 1 during
the ensuing year. He allied himself with the Protective Department as a
driver daring 1868, but left that service eighteen months later and entered
this department as a member. He is a member of Franklin Lodge, I. O. O. F.,
and Post 15, 6. A. R.

Charles LrrrLEFiELi> (Fig. 5) was bom in Boston, Mass., October 19,
1848. He was a teamster by occu|)ation. When the war broke out he
enlisted in Company I, Forty-Second Massachusetts Regiment, on September
18, 1862, and served until August, 1863. During 1864 he joined Protector
Engine Company No. 2, and July 20, 1884, was appointed a permanent mem-
ber and detailed a driver. On October 12, 1887, he was transferred to this
company.

Henry P. Pttcher (Fig. 6) was bom in London, England, June 29,
1840. He came to this country during 1856, and learned the carpenter's
trade. In December, 1858, he entered this department, joining Avierican
Engine Company No. 2. When the war broke out he enlisted, on April 19,
1861, in the first three years' companies, Wighman's Rifles, which was mus-
tered into the State service May 21, 1861, proceeded to Fortress Monroe and
attached to the Third and Fourth Massachusetts Militia, which was after-
wards known as the Twenty-Ninth Regiment. He was severely injured at the
battle of Great Bethel, while trying to remove a piece of artillery, at which
Lieutenant Grebble was shot. With his discharge he was given a letter signed
by the commanding general, colonel, major, captain, and lieutenant of the
regiment, in which he was rated as one of the bravest men under their com-
mand. While in Boston he underwent an operation, and recovered from his
illness. He again enlisted,' September 24, 1861, in Company C, United
States Engineer Corps, and came out in September, 1864. He entered this
department, joining Hose Company No. 1, in which he remained until May,
1865, when he went to London." While there he was presented by the
** Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire, of London, England,*'
with a silver medallion, for bravery in saving the lives of four persons at a
fire at No. 76 St. George's road, London, May 19, 1869. He retiirned*to this
country in 1875, and on October 10, 1876, again entered this department,
being appointed a call-hoseman in this company, and was appointed a perma-
nent member September 3, 1884. On October 8, 1887, he was promoted to
the position of senior hoseman. Mr. Pitcher is a member of Post 26,
G. A. R., Lafayette Lodge of Masons, and the Association of U. S. Veteran
Engineers, also the Firemen's Charitable Association.

John George Baldner (Fig. 7) v?aaV>oTTi m '^^>\t^\3K^\.vw<iV'^>«^^^

684 If I SI

Mssa., Septemlier T, ]8.i2. He N-gim life as an uptiolsterer, and on June
18, 1882, entered tbi;' di-pattment at» a eall-niftn in this (Htmpanj, and was
promoted s pernmiieut member SepU>mbpr 3. 1884, and aesigued to tbis com-
|>any. Mr. Baldiier bad a narrow escape at a tire at Box 244. Wbile at
work on a loner slorj- a marble slab Tell from the floor above and struck him
on the bftck m side blow. He is a member of the Tremont Lodge 1480 of the
Knights of Honor.

Frakcis C Pratt (Fig. 8) is a Boston hoy, having been bom in the
Roxbur; District May b, 1844. He ia a machinist by trade. In 1865 be
Joined this department aa a call-man in Engine Company No. 3, of Roxbury,
being appointed a iwrmaneut member September S, 1884. Mr. Pratt lias liad
seveni very narrow escapes, one of which woe at the Hampshire- street fire.

Jahu a. McGee (Fig. 9) was born in Boston, Mass., August 29,
1857. He is an upholsterer by trade. He entered this department as a sub-
Btitnte in this company January 6, 1888.

Henrt W. Walter (Fig. 10) was bora in Boston, Mass., April 6, 1863.
V He is s core-maker by trade, at which he was employed until his appointment
in this depaitiuent as a substitute on November 2S, 1888.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 14,

Nahes of Members since 1874.
The following members were appointed June 1. 1874 : —
Lonis P. Webber, tr. May 13, 1880 ; Thomas Nanoery, tr. June 1 , 1882 ;
G. J. H. Gutermuth, tr. June 20, 1880; Calvin W. Bates, tr. October 12,
1888; John H. Barutio, tr. Jane. 1880; Michael J. Slattery, no record;
Dennis KildufT, no record; Geoi-ge White, resigned December 20, 1881;
Calvin Voee, no record ; John R. Yendley, no record ; John Divoll, no
record ; Joseph C. Barrue, no record ; Thomas Downing, no record ; William
T. Brady, »p. August 21, 1879, resigned September 20, 1880; Warren R.
SmiUi, ap. June 2, 1880, tr. February 6, 1882; F. W' Webber, no record,
tr. July SI, 1880 ; James R. Sullivan, ap. August 18, 1880, tr. September
21, 1881; Edward Kelly, ap. June 25, 1887; James H. Sharkey, re-
signed November 20. 1887; Alfred B. Frye, no record; William C. House-
man, ap. January 14, 1882, resigned February 3, 1882; John W. Garrett,
ap. May 16, 1881, resigned February 3, 1882; William Fearon, resigned
September 20, 1882; Hugh Leonard, ap. September 20, 1882, no record;
James H. Sullivan, no record; DanielH.GIennon, ap. July 10, 1884, no record;
C. H. Moning, ap. June 25, 1887, no record; F. W. Webber, ap. June 25,
1887, tr. August 26, 1887; E. R. Farren, ap. June 25, 1887, no record;
James P. Dean, ap. June 25, 18H7, no record; George L. Spencer, ap.
March 2, 1888, tr. to Engine Company No. 23 ; George F. Quimby. ap.
April 1, 1882, resigned November 1, 1884; Malachie KUduf, no record,
resigned December 31, 1886; William MonnBtaan, wo tbcjotA-, .\ii'rai 11.

mSTORT or BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 587

Barrito, Jr., :ip. November 19, 1886, no recoixl ; George H. Kandall, ap.
January 8, 1887, no record; Clef)rge W. Brown, ap. November, 1884, tr.
January I, 1886; John Knights, np. May 30, 1880, tr. June 1, 1882.

Pkksent Members.

Captain Charles F. Poor (Fig. 1) was born in Charlestown District,
Boston, Mass., April 26, 1852. Early in his life he began going to sea, and
followed that calling for some time. During 1869 he joined Red Jacket Hose
Company No. 1, of Charlestown, as a volunteer. January 1, 1873, he was
promoted assistant foreman of Hancock Hose Company No. 1, and June 26,
1875, entered this department as a permanent member assigned to Ladder
Company No. 3. He served with it until May 13, 1878, when he was ti*ans-
ferred to Engine Company No. 22, as senior hoseman, and was trans-
ferred to Engine Company No. 3, and promoted lieutenant, April 21, 1882.
He was promoted to captain and assigned to this company June 1, 1882. At
a fire in Dartmouth street, on October 14, 1881, he fell down stairs with an
extinguisher, and broke three ribs. A few days after recovering he broke his
arm while going to Box 62. February 6, 1883, while at the Hampshire-street
fire, he narrowly esca|)ed being killed He is a member of the Bunker Hill
Lodge No. 5 of Odd Fellows, Bunker Hill Encampment No. 14 of the Royal
Good Fellows, and the Massachusetts State Firemen's Association, Firemen's
Charitable Association, and the Boston Veterans.

Engineman Alfred H. Perry (Fig. 2) was bom in New Bedford, Mass..
July 11, 1833. He came to this city in 1851, and learned the machinist
trade. He joined the department during 1853, in Hand-Engine Tremont
Company No. 7, where he remained until 1857, when he left the department.
December 19, 1859, he joined Engine Company No. 1 as engineman. During
the war he enlisted, December, 1863, in the navy, as engineer on board United
States steamer '^ Malvin." on which he remained until May, 1865. He joined
the Roxbury Fire Department, in Engine Company No. 3, June, 1865, and
served there a few montli^, when he went West, but returned again on the
force, October, 1865, joining Cochituate Hose Company No. 1 during 1866.
In 1874 he again left the department, but returned February 4, 1875,
joining Engine Company No. 22 as engineman. June, 1878, he was transr
ferred to Engine Company No. 23, and in June, 1881, was transferred back
to Engine Company No. 22. June 1, 1882, he was transferred to this com-
pany. Mr. Perry had his leg broken at the Warren-street fire, and on July
13, 1887, was thrown off the engine and badly hurt his head. He is a mem-
ber of Tremont Ixnige No. lo, I. O. O. F.

Assistant Engineman William H. Gay (Fig. 3) was bom in Roxbury
District, Boston, Mass., March 1, 1845. He is a machinist by trade. He
joined Tori*ence Engine Company No. 6 when a boy, and remained with it
until it disbanded, and then became connected with Ladder Company No. 4
for a abort term. He then joined Warteu 1L\i^vc^ftCo\K^^Ti'^"5^^«^^<^^^^'*'-

588 UlSTOltr OF ISOSTOS FtltK HEPAUTMBNT.

bury, and served until 1869, when he mas enrolled a call -substitute in Engine
Company No. 12. November 21, 1K74, be waa appointed a permanent mem-
ber, and assigned to Chemical Company No. 5, and June 1, 1880, was trans-
ferred to Chemical Company No. I. He was again transferred to Engine
Company No. 4 during 1881, and detailed to Engine Company No. 10, as
acting assistant engineman. November 23, 1882 ; then to Engine Company
No. 5, as assistant eogineman, March 17, 1884. January 1, 1886. he was
assigned to this company. Mr. Gay is & member of the Boston Vetenuw.

C. H. Taoeh (Fig. 4) was bora in Lowell, Mass., December 9, 1852. He
came to Boston when young, and, after leaving school, was employed as a
teamster. In 1873 he Joined the department, as a call -substitute in Hose Com-
pany No. 12. June 13, 1874, was appointed a call-man, and April 10, 1880,
was promoted a permanent member and assigned to Engine Company No. 10.
He was transferred to Engine Company No. 23, May 4, 1885. June 25t
1887, be was assigned to Engine Company No. 13, and to this company
February 24, 1888.

Edwin P. Richabdsoh (Fig. 5) wns born in East Baldwin, Me-t August
22, 1865, and came to this city during 1867, where he was employed as a
teamster. His Hrst experience in the department was as a call-eobstitute In
Hose No. 5, August 19, 1887, and on Jknuary 6, 1888, he was made & perma-
nent substitute. On December 31, 1888, he was promoted a member and
assigned to this company-

Edwabd Kelley (Fig. 6) was born in King's County, Ireland, September
15, 1853. He came to this city during 1859, and learned the house- punter's
trade. He joined this department as a call -substitute during 1873, and dur-
ing 1881 was appointed a call-member. July 18, 1883, be was made a sub-
stitute in Engine Company No. 23, and a permanent member dnring the
ensuing year. June 24, 1887, he was transferred to this company. Mr.
Kelley was badly cut and bruised at the Hampshire-street fire.

Edwabd H. Whitket (Fig. 7) first saw the light in Boston, Mass.,
January 22, 1845. He enlisted in Company D, Thirteenth Masaachusette
Regiment, July 6, 1861, and served until July 16, 1864, and came out with
the rank of sergeant. He joined the department as a call-substitute in this
company during 1873, and was made a call-man June 26, 1874. August 3,
1874, he was promoted a permanent member, and assigned to Engine Com-
pany No. 17, as a driver. He remained there until January 28, 1885, when
be was transferred to Ladder Company No. 7, also as driver, and on August
26, 1887, was assigned to this company. He is a member of the Ancient
Order of United Workingmen.

Damiel J. DoHERTT (Fig. 8) was born in Boston, Mass., October 6, 1856.
He learned the carnage- finisher's trade, which he followed until September 3,
1884, when he was appointed a substitute in Ladder Company No. 8, and
promoted permanent member January 15, 1885. He was transferred to this
company October 12, 1888. Mr. Doherty bto\te tea Va«e^?Mi6.\irwi% V%&T,

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At a fire March 3, 1886, he received a seven* cut on the wrist, necessitatiug
thirteen stitches to close it.

John A. McIkerny (Fig. 9) was bom in Ik>ston, Mass., October 24,
1858. He was employed as a brakeman on passenger cars until his appoint-
ment in this department, January 6, 1888, as a substitute. Was assigned to
this company July 21, 1888, He is a member of the Boston & Maine Rail-
road Relief Association.

Joseph A. Dolan (Fig. 10) was bom in Boston, Mass., April 14, 1864.
He was employed as a teamster for a number of years previous to entering
this department, which he did November 21, 1888, as a substitute, detailed
to this company.

HOSE COMPANY NO. 7.

Names of Members since 1874.

C. G. Gre^n, foreman, 1874, resigned 1888 ; G. W. Stimpson, promoted
veterinary surgeon, November 28, 1883 ; J. R. Yendley, died 1886 ; G. C.
Goodwin, ap. Apiil 17, 1884 ; W. A. (Doi)eland, resigned 1877; A. H. Perry,
ap. 1877 ; J. H. Barutio, ap. September 3, 1884, tr. to Ladder Company No. 1,
October 7, 1887; F. W. Webber, ap. July 31, 1880; Richard T. Touion, ap.
January 23, 1886, tr. to Engine Cllompany No. 26, June 18, 1887 ; Captain A.
B. Frye, ap. January 21, 1889, tr. from Hose Company No. 5 (see records
of Hose Company No. 5), honorably discharged May 31, 1889.

Present .Members.

Michael Murnan (Fig. 1), driver in charge, was born in Boston, Mass.,
October 5, 1855. He is a boiler-maker by trade. July 30, 1880, he entered
this ser>ice as a call-man in Ladder Company No. 8, and was appointed a
permanent member April 1, 1881. June 24, 1887, he was transferred to this
company. Mr. Murnan received a silver medal for life-saving, and has had
several narrow escapes from death, probably the closest call being at the
Charlestown-street fire, when he, with hosemen Flanigan and Turner, were cut
off in the sixth story, and had to take to the windowSv^rom which they man-
aged to reach another building.

Levi Thing (Fig. 2), dssistant driver, was born in Auburn, Me., July
29, 1852. He came to this city in May, 1872, and learned his trade, that
of a carpet- printer. He joined this department August 29, 1881, as a call-
man in Engine Company No. 13. September 3, 1884, he was promoted a
permanent member, and on Jnne 25, 1887, was transferred to this company.

Edward C. Eraser (Fig. 3) was born in Jamaica, West India Islands,
August 7, 1833. He came to this city January, 1851, and learned the organ-
making business. He entered this department June 10, 1871, as a call-man
in this company.

Benjamtk F, Appleby (Fig. 4) was Vyottv m ^^wjx^^'^Vi ^ Kx;*^^ ^'^^

592 utsTouY OF nosToy fire DEFAHTMENT.

1845. He enlisted in the Twenty-SecoDil Maine Regiment, Company K, on
the outbreak of tlif wnr, in 1861, where he reruained until ]86:t. - He came to
-* Boston tweuty-one years ago and karnt;d the carpet- printer's trarle, shortly
after which he entered this department as a rail-man in Engine Company No.
12, during 1874. when he was transrerred to this company. He was struck
on the head by a tiose-pipe while at a fire, June 17, 1883. He is a member
of Rebecca Lodge of Masons, Putnam Lodge, I. O. O. F., the Knights of
Pythias, Lodge No. 42, and Gettysbui^ Poet 191, G. A. R.

George W. Gilhah (Fig. t>) was appointed in Engine Company No. 12
before tlie reorganization, where he remained until September 3, 1884, when
he was transferred to Ladder Company No. 12. March 28, 1885, he was
assigned to this company. Mr. Oilman died April 24, I88!l.

John Gover (Fig. 6) first saw the light in Millbury, Mass., July 30,
1845. During 1863 be enlisted in Company I, Fifty-Seveuth Massachuttetls
Regiment, in which he served until 1864. During 1867 he entered the Mill-
bury Fire Department, joining Hand-Engine Eagle Company No. 4, and in
1868 entered the Worcester, Mass., department, in Eagle Hoee Company
No. 3, which be left in 1871. He returned to this city and worked at the
carpenter's trade, and entered this sendee August 24, 1876, as a call-man in
this company. During 1881 be was appointed a permanent member and
assigned to Engine Company No. 23, and in 1883 resigned, bat came back
again March, 1887, as a call -substitute in this company. Hr. Gover had the
spike of a ladder enter his foot while at a fire. He is a member of Poet 26,
G. A. R.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 12.
Naues op Members sincb Jclt 31, 1880.

This company was organized as a call-company July 31, 1880, wiUi the
following members : —

E. H. Sawyer, captain by promotion, was made District Chief, November
1, 1884; J. F. Bowles, tr. to Ladder Company No. 3, February 4, 1887;
C. H. Moning, tr. to ladder Company No. 8, September 3, 1884; Duncan
McLean, tr. to Ladder Company No. 15, February 20, 1888; G. C. Swift,
tr. to Ladder Company No. 1, January 14, 1886; J. H, Victory, tr. to
Engine Company No. 22 ; Vf. K. Whitiog, resigned ; M. Murnan, tr. to
Ladder Company No. 8, July, 1881 ; George W. Gilmon, ap. September 3,
1884, tr. to Hose Company No. 7, April 3, 1885 ; C. J. Burrill, ap. September
25, 1884, tr. to Ladder Company No. 3, October 18, 1884 ; Captain Conway,
ap. March 25, 1885, tr. to ladder Company No. 15, February 20, 1888; J.
M. Fitzgerald, ap. August 1, 1885, tr. to Ladder Company No. 1, September
27, 1886 ; C. C. Springer, ap. January 14, 1886, tr. to Ladder Company No.
1 ; J. M. Garrity, ap. January 23, 1886, tr. to Engine Company No. 26, June
20, 1889 ; M. J. Dunn, ap. January 23. 1^6, tr. to Engine Company No.
26, February4, 1887; F. W. Le Cain, ap. TSovetaVt \^,\%fe&,>s,taLiBdd«r

mSTOJ^y OF BOSTON FIRE DEPAHTMENT. 595

Ck>mpany No. 1, October 7, 1887; Daniel GieDDon, »p. June 24, 1887, tr. to
Engine Company No. 33, February 20, 1888; D. F. Greenlaw, prouioti*d
from Ladder Company No. 12, February 20, 1888, tr. to I^der Company
No. 15.

Present Members.

Captain Albert R. Johnson (Fig. 1) was bom in East Boston, Mass.,
February 15, 1849. After attending the public schools he began life as n
sailor, following the sea until April, 1875. He entered this department
April 21, 1875, as a call-man in Hose Company No. 6, and April 21, 1881,
was made a substitute. On August 8 of the sanae year he was appointed a
permanent member and assigned to Engine Company No. 6. October 27,
1881, he was transferred to Ladder Company No. 1, and November 28, 1885,
was promoted lieutenant. March 28, 1887, he was transferred to Engine
Company No. 10, and February 15, 1888, was promoted to his present
position and assigned to this company. He was on the roof with Pierce and
Quigley when they fell ; he saved his life by jumping from the roof to a forty-
foot ladder. He was also within a few feet of James Sweetser, and was on
the roof of the same building on which Flavell met his death.

Joseph C. Barrus (Fig. 2), driver, was bom in Boston, Mass., March
8, 1852. He learned the painter and machinist trades, but was disabled from
following the latter by an accident to his hand. He joined this depart-
ment during 1871 as a call-substitute in Hose Company No. 7, and on Octo-
. ber 28, 1876, was made a call-man in Engine Company No. 14. He remained
there until January 2, 1877, when he was detailed as hostler in the Veterinary
Hospital. He was appointed a permanent member January 26, 1877, and
assigned to Hose Company No. 7, and transferred to this company July 31,
1881, as permanent driver. He broke his ankle by being thrown from the
hose-carriage in 1878. He also broke his arm at the Lenox-street fire in
1883. He is a member of the Martha Washington No. 1 Rebekah Encamp-
ment ; Putnam Lodge No. 81, I. O. O. F. : Paul Revere No. 57 Encampment;
the Subrette Lodge ; the Order of Royal Good Fellows ; Boston Veterans ;
and the Admiral Winslow Camp 31 of the Sons of Veterans, G. A. R.

John C. Pelton (Fig. 3) w^ born in Bostons-Mass., June 26, 1848.
He is a piano-|>oli8her by trade. He entered this department as a call-sub-
stitute in Hose Company 2 during 1866. From 1867 to 1872 he was a
substitute in Ladder Company No. 3. During 1872 be became a member of
the protective force, in which he remained a short time. He left the depart-
ment in 1874, but returned again July 31, 1880, as a call-man in this com-
pany. January 12, 1886, the wheel of the ladder-truck passed over his leg
while going to a fire from Box 237, injuring it so as to make it shorter tlian
the other. He is a meml>er of the Boston Veterans.

David Currie (Fig. 4) was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 4, 1861. He
came to this city when young and learned the house-\v^\w\ft\'^\x^'^. ^"iscaaas:^
23 f 1886, he was a])]K)inted a call- member m t\\v& eo\\\\i^vi>3 .

596 muTouY OF nosjoy fiuk ijki'mumk.m:

.Saiiiki. T. Horn (Fig. .i) wax Ituni In Lowell, Muatt., .luiiunry 23, 1850.
He came to this city (luring 1BC4, ami booh afttr learned tbe hou»L--pfUDt«r's
trade. He entered tliia Ben'ioe January 1, 1HTS, hs a uall-ineinlier in Eugine
Company No. 1^, from which he was transferi'ed to this cumpuay October S,
1884. Mr. Horn is a memlwr of Ailmiral Winslow Post 31 of the Sonti of
Veterans, G. A. R., and the Boston Veterans.

GEORitif JosiSHH Keis (Fig. 6) was born in Boston, Mastt., January 21,
1^63. He is a teamster by trade, and joined this forc-e September 17, 1886,
as a call-man in Chemical Company No. 5. P'ebiuary 3. 1888, he was trans-
ferred to this company. Mr. Reis is a member of Kliot Council No. 2 of the
Royal Arcanum.

Ja>ip.s Dalev (Fig. 7) first saw the light in Boston, January 15, 1860,
He is a masou by trade. During April, 1882, be became connected with
Engine Company No. 14, as a call-substitute, and was appointed a call-
member October 10, 1882, June 30, 1884, he reisigned, but did occasional
duty for several mouths during 1885, and in August, 1886, returned again as
substitute. January 8, 1887, he was again apiminted a call-member, and on
June 29 was transferred to this company.

Alfrrd a. Yolsh (Fig. 8) is a Boston boy, being born in this city June
' 22, 1864. He is a telegraph operator by trade, and entered this department
as a call-member of this company January 13, 1888.

MiLLEN R. Joy (Fig. 9) was bom In West Buston. Me., June 10, 1R65.
He came to this city when young and learned tbe mason's trade. He entered
this department February 24, 1888, as a call-man in this company. Mr. Joy
is a member of Massachusetts Lodge No. 1226 of the Knights of Honor
and the New England Order of Protection.

William C. M. Howe (Fig. 10) was born in South Reading, Mass.,
October 3, 1846. He enlisted, on December 1, 1863, in Company B, Fourth
Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry, and remained in ser\'icc until June 2, 1865,
during which he was a prisoner of war nt Anderson ville, Ga., and Florence,
S.C. He came to Boston during September, 1868, and learned the oil-cloth-
printing business. He entered this deimrtment July 18, 1876, as a call-
fiubstitute in Engine Company No. 13, and July 31, 1880, was appointed a
call-member and assigned to this company. He was one of the unfortunates
at the Qampshire-street Are, at which be received injuries to his ankle. He
is a member of Putnam Lodge No. SJ, 1. O. O. F., Massachusetts Lodge No.
42 of Knights of Pythias, and Post 4, G. A. R.

William B. Dobbins (Fig. 11) was born in Boston, Mass., November
IS, 1860. He ia regularly employe<l as a teamster, but entered this depart-
ment as a call-substitute in this company July, 1880. Previous to his appoint-
ment be was a volunteer in Engine Company No. 4. Mr. Dobbins ia a member
of the Barn icoat Association.

Jahes J. Habdt (Fig. 12) was born in Boston, Mass., November 3,
IBGi. He 13 so iroD-moulder by trade, and V>ii»;A tVwa dft^»,Tttn«nt, JAuunry

HiSTORT or B08T0S FIRM DEPARTMENT. 597

16, 1887, M a call-substitute in Ladder Company No. 4. March 13, fdSS, be
was promoted a call-member and transferred to this cpmpany.

Charles C. UuTCHiNaoN (Ftg. 13) was born in ChelseSi Mass., Febru-
ary 18| 1858. He is a sail-block-maker by trade. He entered this service
March 13, 1882, as a call-substitute in Chemical Company No. 3, and Janu-
ary 29, 1885, was transferred to this company.

Thomas F. Killion, pensioned member, was bom in Roxbury District,
Boston, Mass., on April 12, 1852. After leaving school he learned the
stone-cutter's trade. He entered this department as a call-substitute in
Engine C<Mnpany No. 14, in May, 1880, and in July was appointed a call-
member of this company. At the fire on Hampshire street, August 17, 1882,
he was one of the unfortunates who were maimed for life ; his mjury was to
his left arm, the use of which he has entirely lost. He was pensioned
November 16, 1884. Mr. Killion is a member of the Boston Veteran and
the Firemen's Charitable Associations.

ENGINE COMPANY* NO. 29.

Names of Members since 1874.

The Board of Engineers for Brighton for 1873 were : J. L. B. Prsft, chief ;
J. C. H. Lee, Joseph F. Bates, Charles Courier, and Richard Smart, assistants.
The members of the engine company were : J. Griffin, captain ; James Young,
engineman; Peter Murphy, driver; hosemen: John Gardner, John Cross,
Charles Fisher, Nicholas Roach, Dennis Ring, Henry S. Cook, Michael Feath-
erston, Joseph Caldwell, Arthur Needham, Edward Welch, John Carigan, John
Gtitty. On January 5, 1874, Brighton became one of the wards of the city
of Boston and a part of Fire District No. 8, under the district engineership of
Captain John CoUigan and call-engineer Charles N. Holbrook. On June 8,
1874, Captain C. H. Champney was appointed and assigned to Engine Com-
pany No. 29. On June 20 a reorganization of the department of this district
was effected by the discharge of all the original members and appointment^of
the following as members of the company from that date: Petei Murphy,
driver ; hosemen : Arthur Needham, resigned August 20, 1881 ; John Cross,
resigned September 23, 1874 ; Henry S. Cook, r^i^ed March 18, 1875 ;
Michael Featherstone, resigned May 31, 1875; George H. Atwood,: resigned
February 21, 1878; Charles F. Fisher, resigned May 10, 1876; George A.
Briggs, resigned February 6, 1879; Edward R. Davis; Dennis Ring, died
February 23, 1881; William E. Fales, resigned April 1, 1875; James
Young, engineman, resigned August 9, 1875 ; William C. Lee, ap. June 30,

1874, tr. to Engine Company No. 26, April 15, 1876 ; Daniel Carter, ap.
November 20, 1874, resigned May 20, 1877; Thomas Minto, ap.. April 1,

1875, tr. March 28, 1878 ; Lewis Humphrey, ap. June 14, 1875,Vresigned
December 6, 1875 ; Charles E. Marshall, ap. May 1, 1876, resigned February
20, 1880; Hiram Hutchins, ap. May \, \W^^ x^\%\i«^ ^^xixiwj »k^\^^\

598 niSTOIlV OF IIOSTON FIUK UKfABTMEyT.

Cliarlcs E. Iliowue, np. Juue 10, l»76. rt-Higued Dcceinlwi' 1, 187f> : Tliomos
Morrisey, ap. July 8, 1B77. resigned July 17, 1877; A. H. CogBWcll,
ap. March 2«, 1878, tr. to l^ililer Company No. II, February 12, 187!( ;
Fletcher Caldwell, ap, January 7, 187!>; Frank Rulily, ap. February 12,

1879, tr. to Cliemlcnl Company No. 6. Marcb 21, 1880; H. S. O«l>ora, up.
F'ebruary 21, 1879, resigned .laooary 20, 18M0; J. W.Cuahman, ap. April 15,

1880. resigned Januarys, 1881 ; Clmrles Dixon, ap. July 16. 1880, tr. January
1, 1881 ; e. C. Nutter, np. July 1, 1881, resigned September 13, 1881 ; H. F.
Wood, ap. June 1. ia8l.tr. April 15, I«S2; F. C. Nultor, ap. .January 14,
1882, resigned December 2,'). 1883; M. J. Slattery, ap. .January U, 1882, tr.
to Kngiue Company No. 4, .lanuary IG, 188(i ; K. B. Kirkland. ap. February
14, 1882, reeigDed February 21, 1882; liicliard Hafigerly, ap. October 3,
1882, died October 30, 1»84 ; P. G. Flynn. ap. January 23, 188C, tr. October
7, 1887, to Engine Company No. 26.

I'iti-:aEKT Memuehs.

Captain Charles H. Cuampkev (Fig. 1) was born in Brighton. Mass.,
August Ifi, 1834. He learued the trade of furniture-carving, and became a
member of Butcher l)oy Engine Company, August 2, 1853. December 1,
1857, lie vaa elected clerk and treasurer, wliicb he held until the disbnndment
of the company, in May, 18.'>9. At a reorganization of the company. May 4,
18t>0, he was chosen second assistant foreman, and captain. May G, 16G1.
August 5, 1802, he enlisted in Eleventh Massachusetts Battery for nine
months ; on the 8th he resigned his position as captain of the engine com-
pany. He was mustered out of the United States son-ice, as a corporal. May
29, 1863. June 1 he was tendered his former offer as captain of the engine
company, but declined, and accepted the ]>08ition of first assistant. September
7 he resigned. He was an active partici|)aut with the Light Battery at the
Cooper-atreet riot, and on December 25, 1863, reenlisted in the Eleventh
Battery, as sergeant, which was beJDg again recmtted for the war. He re-
mained in service until Jane 16. 1865, when he was discharged. He was ap-
pointed to his preaeat position June 6, 1874. He is a Past Grand Master of
Noaanturo Lodge No. 116, I.O.O.F. ; a charter member of Francis Wash-
burn Post 92, G. A. R. ; a member of the Boston Veterans, also the Massa-
chusetts State Firemen's Association.

Engineman FaAmcLtN G. Borlkt (Fig. 2) was bom in Exeter, N.H.,
June 9, 1839. He is a machinist by trade. August 9, 1875, he entered this
department as a permanent member, and assigned to hie present position. Mr.
Burley is a member of the Maid tn the Adelpliia T.odge of Masons, the No-
nantum Lodge No. 116, I. O. O. P., and Assembly No. 15, R. S. G. P.

Assistant Engineman Krakk Bowker (Fig. 3) was born in Aubumdale,
Mass., June 26, 1852. He is a machinist by trade. He entered this depart-
tneni Februvy 4, 1872, as a call-man in How ComvM*! "^"i- *■ "^^vm%

Knoine Cohpajy No. ■». — ■Ptt-fte OC*!.

aiSTORV OF BOSTON FliiE DEPAHTMKNT. ' 601

■ 'h'
1878 he was appointed a iKTmaneiit member and assigned to Engine Comi)any

No. 4. March 4, 1874, he was promoted assistant enginemaii, and January

16, 1886, was transferred to this company. The ligaments of his leg were

severely cut at a fire about ten years ago. Mr. Bowker is a member of the

Royal Arch Chapter of Masons, and Franklin Lodge, 1. O. O. F., the Sons of

Veterans of the G. A. R., Post 89, the Charlestown and Boston Veterans,

and the Barnicoats.

Freb Morpht (Fig. 4), driver of enguie, was bom in Brighton, Mass.,
Febmary 16, 1851. He joined this department in Butcher Boy Engine Com-
pany during 1867, and was appointed first assistant foreman. He then joined
Wilson Hose Company, and when the T. C. Armory Engine was introduced
in Brighton, on September 19, 1873, he was appointed a driver, also on the F.
A. Whitney Engine Company No. 1, which succeeded it December 30, 1873.
When this company was formed he was appointed to his present position.
He was thrown off tlie horse while exercising, January 5, 1885.

Chaulks O. Baklow (Fig. 5) was bom in Roxbury District, Bos-
ton, Mass., February 19, 1839. During 1861 he enlisted in Company I,
First Regiment, and served until 1862, when he enlisted in the navy and
served two years. He is a caqienter by trade, and entered this senjice July
28, 1875, as a member of this company. Mr. Barlow is a member ot]|ost 92,
6« A. R«

Edward R. Davis (Fig. 6) was bom in Brighton District, Boston,
Mass., March 17, 1849. He is employed in the express business, and began
his fire experience wlien seventeen years of age, joined Butcher Boy Engine
Company, and later on the Wilson Hose Company, in which he remained
until tins company was organized, when he was appointed a member. He
was injured by a chimney falling on him at a fire on Westem avenue. Mr.
Davis is a member of Bethesda Lodge, Masons, Nonantum Lodge No. 116,

I. O. O. F., Brighton Lodge, K. of H., Iron Hall, Red Men, and Boston
Veterans.

Walter B. Wood (Fig. 7) was bom in Brighton District, Boston,
Mass., Nov. 10, 1853. After leaving school he learned the carpenter's trade,
and on November 20, 1874, was admitted a member of Ladder Company No.

II, and on April 1, 1881, was transferred to this company.

Fletcher Caldwell (Fig. 8) was born in Brighton District,. Boston,
Mass., January 1, 1858. He is a carriage-builder by trade, and entered this
department as a member of this company January 7, 1879.

Kirk W. Caldwell (Fig. 9) was bom in Brighton District, Boston,
October 26, 1859. He is a carpenter by trade, and during 1879 entered this
department as a call-substitute in this company, in which he was promoted a
member September 15, 1881. J-

Charles F. Parker (Fig. 10) was born in Manchester, N.H.,^aly 31,
1849, and came to this city during 1867. He is employed as a csjc liv«^ati;v^.
He entered this department as a membet ol >3tvv» ^oro.^^Ti'^ K!<^TWi^ ^XR^^

302 HISTORY OF JlOSTOy FIBE TiKPARTMBNT.

Mr. Parker is n member of Nonantum Lodge No. IIC, I.O.O.F., and
WilHttiii Blisa Assembly No. 19(i, K.S.G. K.

Daniel O. Riokuan (Fig. 1 1 ) waa born in West Rutland, Vt., July 29,
lS,i2. He eaine to this city during 1876 and finished his trade as a plumber,
and on April 10, 1H82, -entered this department as a cftll-member in this com-
pany.

Wii-LiAM F. Cashmas (Fig. 12) was born in Lexington, Masa.. October
29, 1854, and during 1873 moved to Brighton District, where he learned the
tin-smith's trade. He entered this dep&rtment aa a call-member in this com-
pany July 30, 1^83. Mr. CaaLmau waa injured at a fire on Shephard street,
December 24, 1887, by Tailing through a hole in the roof of the building. He
was alao badly scalded while extinguishing a fire at J. Rhodee' plumbing-
shop, where he was employed, July, 1S88.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 11.
Naues of Members sikce 1873. '
Captain, Thos. Perry ; driver, Thos. White ; secretary, Thos. Parr ;
ladder-men: Edwd. F. Martin, Hugh lliley, Daniel Browne, Geo. S. Ring,
Michael Tehan, Moses Murphy, Wm. CuDDinghftm, John Russell, Edwd.
Russell, Thos. Atin, ThoB. Kelty, Michl. Connera. All the above were dis-
ch.arged at the time of the reorganizatioa of the company June 21, 1874, and
on June ^0 the following members were appointed : Captain G. A. Fuller, ap.
call-engineer Jaauary 25, 1876 ; Geo. O. Morrison, ap. captain January ^5,
1876, resigned October 25, 1882 ; J. H. Towne, resigned June 5, 1875 ; C. E.
Dennett, resigned September 1, 1874; C, P. Jones, resigned October 21,
1874 ; F. H. Langley, resigned August 8, 1881 ; F. M. Swett. resigned Sep-
tember 14, 1880; J. W. Cushman, resigned August 15, 1877; Henry H.
Jones, resigned; J. T. Morrill, resigned September 9, 1881 ; Chaa. Smart,
resigned July 29, 1873; A. H. Noreross, tr. April 15, 1880, to Chemical EJigine
6 ; H. F. Wood, ap. October 1, 1874, tr. June 1, 1881, to Engine 29 ; W. B.
Wood, ap. November 20, 1874, tr. April I, 1881, to Engine 39 ; C. E. Den-
nett, ap. August 10, 1875, resigned April 5, 1877 ; Geo. Carlton, ap. October 20,
1875, resigned October 20, 1876 ; S. M. Oofran, ap. Jane 24, 1816, resigned
October 20, 1885; G. H. Crooker, ap. October 20, 1676, resigned April 2, 1877;
Joseph Caldwell, ap. March 29, 1877, resigned February 5, 1879 ; John Cush-
man, ap. March 29, 1878, tr. March 20, 18S0, to Engine 29 ; A. H. Cogs-
weU, ap. February 12, 1879, resigned July 11, 1879; H. 3. Slattery, ap.
September 19, 1879. tr. January 14, 1882, to Engine 29 ; Win. A. Carlio, ap.
April 14, 1880, resigned April 4, 1881 ; Wm. F. Sbair, ap. June 10, 1880,
resigned October 15, 1882 ; Chae. Smart, ap. April 80, 1881. resigned March
27, 1882; Matthew Watson, ap. Jnly 1, 1881, died May 23, 1886; Chaa.
HoKenzie, ap. August 21, 1881, died December 26, 1887; Forest Hall, ap.
May 11, 1881, resigned December 26, V^t; ¥veA, «xjttK(,«is. Svnqm^ 14,

L*U1>EH CoMPXX* So. l\-— Pag? 604.

HtHTORY OF BOSTON FlUK DEPARTMENT. 606

1882, ntigned December 211, 1883; John Ready, ap. March 20, 1882, tr.
Jnly 21, 1883, to Enfrine 2(1 ; C. II. Coyle, ap. July 28, 1888, resigned July
14, 1888 ; U. W. CotHn, ap. January 23, 188G, resigncHl July 81, 188G ; Chas.
A. Rodd, ap. November *Ii\^ 188G, U*. January G, 1888, to Ladder 15.

l^ESEKT MkMBEIUS.

CftU-Captain James A. Dooley (Fig. 1) was bom in Brighton District,
Boston, Mass., July 13, 1850. He is a caq^entcr by trade, and entered the
Brightoo department during 1871 as a member of Butcher Boy Engine C*om-
pany, in which he remained until it was disbanded. He entered this service
as a member of this company, September 14, 1880, and on Jnly 28, 1883, was
promoted to his present position.

Eownr A. Smith (Fig. 2), driver, was bom in Dorchester District, Bos-
ton, Mass., November 14, 1841 ; after leaving school he began life as a
meohanioal engineer. lie entered this department as a substitute during the
fall of 187G in Ladder Com|mny No. 8. lX*cember 21, 1877, he was appointed
a permanent member. January 14, 1882, he was transferred to this company
Ui his present position. Mr. Smitli, with his brother. Captain Smith, ^. En-
gine No. 9, and ex-Captain Cummings of Engine No. 6, had a narrow ^bcape
at the Bioe-Kendall fire, where they were buried by falling walls. He was
also badly cnt by falling glass at a fire on Purchase street, July, 1879, from
the effects of which erysi[)elas resulted. He is a member of Neponset Lodge
No. 84, 1. O. O. F.

Henrt H. Jones (Fig. 3) was born in Smithficld, Me., January 25, 1844.
He enlisted in Company F, Tenth Maine Regiment, May 3. 1861, from which
he was discharged during 1863. He soon after enlisted in the navy and
served sixteen months. He then enlisted in the Fourth Hancock V. M., of
Augusta, Me., and was discharged one year later. He came to Boston and
learned the stone-cutter's trade, and on July 2, 1874, entered this department
as a member of this company! Mr. Jones is a member of Nonantum Lodge
116, I. O. O. F., Allston Council 68, Royal Arcanum, Post 92, G. A. R.

George T. Andrews (Fig. 4) was born in Hartford, Conn., October 9,
1851, and came to Boston during the spring of 1873, where he engaged. in the
butcher business. During 1867 he became a member of Chatham Engine
Company No. 1, of Portland, Conn., in which he remained until 1869. Dur-
ing 1872 he entered the Winsted, Conn., department in Eagle Hose Company,
and ser\'ed one year, lie l)ecame a member of this company, June 17, 1882.
Mr. Andrews is a member of Brighton Lodge 1016, K. of H.

John H. Greenlkaf (Fig. 5) was bom in Boston, Mass., May 31, .1850.
He is employed as a clerk, and in 1867 joined Butcher lk>y Engine Company,
and remained until they were disbanded. He was admitted a member of
Wilson Hose Company on October 21. During 1882 Ive w^Na ^\»'>^\»\rA^ vcw
tins company. Mr, (^reenleaf is a memWr ol IW V A>, Yox^^Vfcx^.

fiOti nisroiiY OF iiasiox rii;/: hKiwinMKST.

Wit.t.iA» J. Vak Kttks (Kig. C) wn» Imm'ii Ui Alliuny. N.V., .Tiinr SH,
IH54, iind vaine tu Ituutoii dnriii}; Sf^'i-l, wlit-n- lie lenriKil tlic wtMHi-H-orkiii);
trmlo. He wan atlmittcd !i iiK-mlkT of lliin vitiii|):iiiy July i**, \HH:\. He U a
tiiciiibi'r of C. <). ForesU-ist

William E, Waujck (Fig. 7) was born in i'iltHtmvgli. I'li., Muitrlt Ifi.
tH52, Biul came to tiiis city dui'iug 186!) niul It-uniccl Mic ciir-ltiiikler'si trade.
Hg was admitted a nieniber of tbie (ximiinDy July ^8, 1A8:I.

Klwvn Bisard GiLuiiUT (Fig. 8) wa» Ixirn in l*wls. Me., Jamiary 29.
18.j7, jind came to Boston duiiiig 187<i, whtrr Ih' learned tbe ateain-littfi's
trade. Ht; entered this departnieut as a member of tbiti company Jnly :f.l,
1883, but did siibetilnte service a few mouths previously.

Thomas H. Gback (Fig. 'J) was boru in Ilrigtitou District, Boston,
Mass., November l.~), 1K63. After leaving scliool tic learned tlie lua-soti's
trade, and ou October 18, 18«C, waa admttti'd a membi-r of lliis company.

Samlkl J. WiLiiK (Fig. 10) was born in Lonilun, Kng., January 31,
IHliU, and wbeu live years of age came to tliin city, wbere be learned tbe
tailor cutting trade. He entered tbe de|iartineiit January li, 1)4x8, as a mem-
ber of this com|>3ny. Mr, Wilde i» a member of Xousntiim I,odge 110,
I. O. 0- F ; Briglitou Degree 29. Dangbtera of Itebekah ; Boston Assembly
No. 5, R- S. G. F. ; accountant of Local Branch 3.VJ, Iron Hall ; and Algon-
quin Tribe, Red Men.

CtiARLi::s J. O'CoNNELL (Fig. 11) was boru in Brighton District, Boston,
Mass., January l'7, 186.7. After leaviug aciioiil be tearnetl tbe plumber'a
trade, and eutered this department as a member of this company Jnuuary
U, 1««8.

CHEMICAL ENGINE COMPANY NO. 3.
Nam^i^ of Memiikks sikcc 1874.

This company was organized July 27, 1874, with T. II. Weltch as tiose-
raan and William Blake as driver. Pennauenl members : Tbomaa H. Weltch,
tr. to Cbemical Engine Company No, t, February J, 187rj; C, S. Rosemere,
ap. February 1, 1875, i-eeigued July ii, 1882; William Blake, peusioued
April 13, 1888; call-hosemen ; M. J. Conley, ap. January, 1874, resigned
March, 1875 ; Louis Voigbt, ap. 1875 ; E. J. Jourdaiu, resiguetl June, 1880 ;
J. J. Harrington, ap. June, 1880, resigned August 20. 1H82; William J.
Healey, ap. November 24, 188^, tr. July 6, 1883, to Engine Company
No. 25.

Present Members.

Engineman Thomas H. Wki.tcii (Fig. 1) was born in Boston, Mass.,
January •'», 1849. After leaving school be learned tbe maoiiinist's trade, and
on Augnst 1, 1673, entered this department as a call-man in Hose Company
No. 8. ill which he served until Ai>ri\, IR74, \n Host t:«\\\\vavvj "5.ti. -1. J«.«ie

vi, Y.iioist Co. "So. ^v -■«**« ^»»-

HISTORY OF BOSTOy Ft UK DKPAHTMKST. . -■& 609

-fi

1, lM74t lie was :i|i|ioiiiti*<l a iM*nii:iiieiit member uiul nssigucd to Chemical
Engine Com|>sin\* No. 1, ami ]aU*r to Kiigiiie Comimuy No. 2l>. February 1,
1875, be was tmiiisferreil tc> Cbeiiiical Kngiue Company No. 2. in wbicb he
remaincil until July 2*,i, 1882, at which time he was promotAHl to lils present
IKMition. Mr. Weltch is a menil)er of Siloani Lodge No. 2, I. (). O. F., ami
lloBtoD Assembly No. 5, H. S. (;. F.

Gkokoe R. Williams (Fig. 2), driver, was lK>rn in South Abington.
Mass., October 17, 1840. lie came to this city when but a child, and after
leaving school entered the grocery business. February 1, 1808, he was
apix>intcd a call-member of Engine Comjiany No. 7. On July 2.0, 1873, he
was promoted a iiermauent member and detailed as driver of hose-wagon,
which position he held until April IS, 1888, when he was transferreil to this
company. Mr. Williams is a director of the Fin*men's Relief Fund for Dis-
trict No. 5, and a member of the Firemeirs Charitable Association.

GicoRUE R. KNKiUT (Fig. 3) was born in Portland, Me., November 17,
1849. When the war broke out he enlisted, February 10, 1865, in Company
C, Twenty-Ninth Blaine Regiment, in which he ser\'ei1 until February 10, 1866.
He came to Boston during 1868 and learned the painter's trade, and on JDecem-
ber 1, 1880, entered this department, being appointed a permanent mei|ii)er and
assigned to Engine Company No. 4. October 21, 1881, he was trinsferred
to Chemical Engine Com|)any No. 1 , from which he was transferred to this
company April 16, 1884. Mr. Knight was ruptureil at the Haymarket Block
fire, May 12, 1880, which laid him off duty nearly three months, and was
again ruptured on the other side at a fire, Box 21 . He is a member of Post
15, G. A. R.

JoBK S. Keenan (Fig. 4) was bom in Rozbury District, Boston, Mass..,
November 2, 1860. He is an electrician by trade, and in November, 1879,
was appointed a call-substitute in this company, in which he was appointed
a call-hoseman July 10, 1883. Mr. Keenan is a sergeant in Company D, First
Regiment Infantry, M. V. M-

CHEMICAL ENaiNE COMPANY-NO. 6.

Names op Members sikce Company was organized, Mat 1, l|i76.

F. R. Monto, ap. May 21, 1876, resigned June 20, 1878; J. H. Towne,
-ap. June 6, 1876, resigned June 25^ 1877; C. L. Smart, ap. June 14, 1876,
resigned April 26, 1880 ; W. H. Hall, ap. June 29, 1877, tr. to Engine Com-
pany No. 34, November 1, 1888 ; T. F. Monto, ap. March 28, 1878, resigned
November 6. 1879 ; G. F. Sparliawk, ap. November 21, 1879, resigned March
15, 1880: F. Ruddy, ap. March 21, 1880, tr. to Kngine Company No. 34,
November 1, 1888; A, H. Norcross, ap. April 27, 1880, tr. to Engine Com-
pany No. 34, November 1, 1888 ; Captam Cieov^c C. Y^x\\^^^^V• '^'^^^^^>
JS87, it. to Eng'iDc Company No. J^4, NovemWv \,\^^^.

Ui'iiU-iiant. K, V. Smilii (Fii;. 1 ) I'UU'ivil llu- ikiiiiitiiifut ;ls ;i L.iifli-buy,
Uv iviis iii:i<lu :i liill-mudilHT nl olil Kiigiiii' I'oiiiiHiiiy ^o. M, Jamiiiry, IMiC ;
resigiiwl XovoiuUr, IH,V.(; n-apiKiiiiud SeiiU'iulnT. IrttJI, ami tliscliaigeU No-
veiiilicr of lliv -.uinii ywir. June. 1S(17, lie wm nyiiiu ap|iuiDti<.-<I, niiil n-'iuoiiKMl
a inc-iiiber until lM-2, when he n'ii» iii-uiiiwtMl lU'uU'unnt. Nuv(!iDlM.-r S, IKKk.
lie was ti-aiisfi>rr&l lo this coiiipauy ii» liciiteuaiit in chai-gc.

(iEijRCK A. Kbmmis (fig. -2), ilrivLT, was bom November «, 1«43. lie
came to Itoaton -lujiv 1, ItfliU, mid diitiug Auj;uiit, iet<i!l, tx-jfuii Ins Ihut lliv
duty with Ladder Coiji|i!iny No. 3. lU- was aduiiLUd a nicmlii'r u{ Unite Com-
pany No. 2ti, May ti of Uii' yearfoiluwiug. Ileservid witli itniitil May 1, 1881".,
at wliich time 3ii' was traiisferrctl Ui this company as driver in ehai-ge. Jiiuc .*>,
IHTo, lie slip|x>d fi-oin the seat of the engine wliile at tin- corner of State and
Washhigtun streets, wliile i-esix)iidhig to an alarm of Are, and bi-olce Ina leg.
During the war lie enlisted in Company A, Thirteenth Itegiinent. New Hamp-
shire Voliinteei-H, Angnst II, IfiSi, and serveil nutil June 30, IH<;.~i. lie is a
member of Otientiil I^lge No. 10, I. O, 0. V.. and Post 92. G. A. It.

JoiiN Lek (Fig. :!) was born in Boston. August 24, IS.Vi. He was em-
ployed at th« lathing trade until October 16, 1862, when he joiiieil this
ttepartment as a .substitute in Eugine Company No, 15. He remained there
two weeks, whim lie was transferrnl to Kugine Company No. -I, and later nu
was transferrud to Kugine Company No. 10. January "22, 1883, he was pro-
moled a iieriuaiieiit memlwr aud atisigued l<i Kugine Company No. 6, and ou
November 3, IS8S, nas transferred to this conipiLuy.

ENCilNE COMPANY NO. :i4.
This compiuiy wk^ put in cominisEiiou NuveiujN^i- :i, 2S39. •

PitKsKNT Memueus.
Captain Georue C. Fekxalu (Fig. 1) was born in Boston, Mass., .Sep-
tember 21, 1834, and when 17 ycai-s of age began to do lire duty asi a torch-
boy iu Suffolk Kngine Company No. 1. He is a bouBe-painter by trade. He
remained in that company until 1852, when he joined Hose Company No. o
as a call-substitute, and ou Novemlvr 1, 18;(5, was admittwl a member. Jan-
uary, 18,^6, he was promoted assistant foreman, and was elected foreman
■Tamiary, 186il. April ", 1874, he was promoted chief of District No. 7, and
on March 1, 1887, vrna transferred to Chemical F^ngiue No. f> ns captain, aud
when this company went into commission, November 'i, 1888, he was given
command. January -31, 18fii, at a fire at Box 4^, he fell from a roof and
broke his wrist and leg. December 7, 1860, he was badly ruptured at a fii-e iu
Commei-cial stivet. Noveml)er 14, 18fi8, at a fire on Albion street, he was
fjiiriol, with several ot/ieix, by a falling waW, aod was v«BC\\ed bv es-Captain
J. J-jacs, ofEagiiw Coinimuy No. 4 ; andowMav 6,\%>J^,'»!oa'o'.\«vNUwM'A.

tlU m.-^rnuy "F iio.'.nys nun t)t:rAi!r.\ii-:sr.

with litis <li-|mitJii.'iit. -Inly '1, 1H7I, iw n iiicniUr .if r.iiiMiT Company No. 11,
from wliifli !"■ wiw tratisterre*! to C'Ik'hiU'iiI ('»iii]i»iiy >i<i. fi. Ai>rl! V. IKNO,
tinil ri'iiiniiieil iIuti' until NoveinlHT a, 1K«8, wlivu lie wiu* trnnafcrretl U> tins
c'oni|mtiy. Mr. Norerass Ih :i )itcniU<r uf 1*081 '.)2, Ci. A. K., N'oDniituin
Lo<lg.' IK!. I. O. 0. v., Itrunoli :).V.i. Imn Hiill, HrigUtoii D.-giei- iU.
Dnu^^litcrs of Iteliekuh, nnd Willium Itlias A«suiil>ly lliil, H. S. of G. !■'.

Joiis W. S. CitossMAN (Fig. I!) wo« born in i'oitluud, Mc. Di-ccmliei
l!l, \m\. lie came totliis city during 186U. and sinu- leiiving .scIukiI lit Uns
been i-iii|iloyed nn cli-ik, bi wliicb lie addeit tlto diitii's of » lirenntn ou Nuvcm-
ber S, IH-tK. nticn lie wmt enrolkil a incmbLT of Llib ciimiintiy.

\Viu.nM II. Hall (Fig. 7) wns born in Danvt-ix, .M.ihm., April !i, 1«43,
wlieif 111- li-nrni>d tlie cariK'nter's trade, and canu.- to Boston September i\i.
187;J. lie fnliwied 5Iny 11, IB(il, in Comiiaiiy F. Hi-cond Ke^nient. M.V.,
and was triinHferred October 24, XHCii, U-> Company K, Fourtli Regular Artil-
lery, luid wiw dischai^ed at expinition of service. .May 11. I*<*i4. but agniii
enlisted in Tlnitl Maasaclin setts C'nvalry, Aiid nas discharged Anguat '29,
ISCii, lie first did fire duty on Chemical Engine Company Xo. fi, Jnne 27,
1879, when he was ap|Kiint^d a call-hoseman ; on Novemlwv ;j. ISSiS, was
transferred to this company. Mr, Hall is a meiii1)L'r ol Nuuautnni Lodge IIG,
I. O. O. F., and Itethesiln Ixxlge, Masons.

.loHK .1. RiLET (Fig. 8) was born in Boston, Mass., Jnnnary 1-5, 1866,
After leaving school he learned tbe pinmber's trade, and on November 3,
18tJ8, was admitted a member of this company. Mr. Itiley is a member of
Court 6.1, C. O. Foresters.

JosKPii W. Brow\ (Fig. 9) was bom in Boston, Mass.. February 23,
1864, and is a car-bihlder by trade. He entered this depaitmeut November
3, 1888, as a cnll-member of this company.

Fkei>. F. CoREf (Fig. 10) was bom in Brookline, Mass., June 4, 1861.
He is a phimber by trade, aud during 1876 first began fire duty as a call-sub-
stitute in Chemical Company No. 6, where he remained until November 3,
1888, at wliicb time he was transferred to this company.

Jambs W. SRAPLRtGii was born in Brighton District, Boston, Mass.,
February 22, 1863. He is a coach-builder by trade, and on November 3,
16K8, was ap[K>inted a member of this company. Mr. Shaplcigli is a member
of Itoyal Arcanum and Order of Iron Hall.

Frank Ki-ddv was born in Canada, June 1, 1846. He is a car-builder by
trade. February 12, 1878. he was enrolled a member of Engine Company
No. 29, where he remamed nntil May 21, ia«n, .it which time he was trans-
ferrred to Chemical Company No. 6, and on November 3, 1888, was trans-
ferred to this company.

iiisrouY OF nosrox fihe hEPAUTMKyr. 617

CHAPTER XIII.

DISTRICT XO, U, — liOXBURY.

AT tho close of the Kevolutioiiary war, ami for nearly half a century after-
wunl, Roxbury was fetill a suburban village, with a single narrow street,
anil (lotted with farms, many of which were yet held by the descendants of origi-
nal proprietors. Its iK>pulation at this period was probably under ten thousand.
The eastern, central, and wcsttM-n portions, respectively, known as the First
Parish, Jamaica Plain, and Spring Street, constituted, prior to 1820, when
panx-hial divisions had all disappeared, the First, Second, and Third Parishes.
Punch-Howl Village was at ^luddy river, now Brookline ; Roxbury precinct
included the westerly side of Parker Hill and vicinity ; and Pierpont Village
elustercil around the mill, whose site is now the Roxbury station of the Boston
& Providence Railroad.

Slight alterations were made ni the boundary lines by the legislative acta
of 1836, 1838, and 1859. In 1857 adecision of the Supreme Couit of Massa-
chusetts deprived her of seventy-one acres of Back- bay land, which had be-
longed to her from time immemorial, and declared it to be the pro|)erty of
the State. Much of this territory, formerly covered with water, has been re-
claimed, and now constitutes the finest |K>ition of the city. The Back-bay
park, with the exception of a small |)ortion belonging to Brookline, is included
in the Roxbury tract. In 1838, eighteen hundred acres of Newton, bounded
uj)on Charles river, were set off to Roxbury. That part of the town lying
lietween Muddy river and the Brook, its original lx)undary, was annexed to
Brookline in 1844. The filling of Roxbury canal, the extension of Swett
street and of Fast Chester park, have slightly enlarged the area of the town
on its eastern side. A canal fifty feet in width, from the wharf at Lamb*s
Dam creek, nearly, to Fustis street, just east of tbe-burying-ground, was
built in 171)."i, the line between Boston and Roxbury passing thi-ough its centre.
This canal was recently filled up by the city.

In 171)5 the Jamaica Pond Aqueduct Company was incoriK)i*ated ; in 1851
the Boston Water Board bought the right of this company for 845,000. In
1856 the city sold it for 832,000 to the present cor|K)ration, on condition that
they should not bring water into tho city proi)er. The Boston & Roxbury Mill
Coiix)ration was chartered June 4, l«sl4, and in 1818 work was begun on the
Mill-dam, on Western avenue, the first of the artificial roads connecting the
peninsula of Boston with the mainland. It was opened July 2. 1821 ^ mtk^
public parade.

(tI8 Hisroity Of r.iis'm.y fii.-k dki:\i:i \ik\i

In 1824 Itoxliury Btrn-t «:in iiuvcil nrul liritk ftidt-wftlkit lii'ul. Id IX;
tlitf existing roads, tii Uu' immli'-i' <>!' I'lM-ty. it-iriiviil iiaiiii's fniFi
niitlioritieH. Tlic Htivets nxir lii-l liglilid in >[:iy. I^l^flt, lutii|H> iK-iii}! |
riJetl t>y the iiilinbitmils. Diiiiu^ iIiIn \\-nt lioiirty iiiai-lics bfguii h> rii
the towii-lioiisc t<> the Old Soiitli CliiiMi in Ituotoii. 'rretwiiit slroi-t wn;.
oi>ciicd to Rnxbiiry from its Husloii tcriiiiiiiM, near C'liieicGriilg'M |iiano-fort<'
factory, Sci»tcM»ber 10, 183:;, iln' work lieiiig curiied on cliictly l>y |iri\'atv
Bubscviptiou.

The town of Uoxhtiry Ijccnine a city by le[i;i>i latin- eiiat-liiit.>ul MbivIi IZ,
1846. Tlic uc-twas acccpti'd hy llif iidiabitnnts ou the 24Ui of the eunit-
montli, ci^ht hiiiidi-cd and tliirty-^^ix vittiag in the afllrintitivo, while
hundrt-d nm) uini^ty-two vottd in iln' m-gstive. The old bonrd of solcctiiipii
was replaced by a nmyor (.loUii .1oiu-s Clark), cijjht sideniieii, and tueiity-
four eouurilmcn. The territory of the tovrii was divide<l off into eight wnrdti.
Weat Roxbiiry was set off in !H."iI ; it t<>ok parts of U'ards < and ."), aad all of
Wards C, 7, and 8, with the cxfciition of Hi-ook Farm ami KorcMt Hills Ceme-
tery, both between the territorial limits of tlie avw town. A horse raiti-ond
was pnt ill oiieration in ISilU, ninniiig.it first from Guild rowouly to lioyUtun
street. Washington street wns widened during 18.(j.

During 1701! the idea of dividing the town was first expressed, when
petitions to the General Court from the eastern section prayed that the west-
ern part of the town might form a separate preoinKt. It accordingly became
tbe ftecond Parish in 1711. An nnsuccessful attempt wcik made in 1777 t<»
incoqwrate the .Second and TliJrd Parishes into adiatrict to Itv c»lle<l Wnstiiiig-
ton. Kfforts for separation wi'ie renewed in 1817, again in Ib^tS, Ii44;t, ami
1844. ami Hnally ui 18-*><l, when they were successful, the act setting off and
incorporating West Uoxbury taking effect May 24, 1851. The dividing line
was Seaver street, from Blue Hill avenue to Washington street, Uieiice run-
ning in tbe same directiiiu to Bix>okline, crossing Centre street at its junction
with Day and Perkins streets. By this division Roxbiiry lost four-fifths of
her territory, which was reduced to two thousand one hundred acres.

The project of annexing Hoxbury to Itoston, broached io the year 1851,
was for a long time strenuously opposed. Voted down in I8');t (2fi2 yeas,
39y nays) . it w.is carried by the people in ISHT, — SOX yeas to 702 nays ; but
in view of the smnll iniijority, tlio city authorities declined to act upon it. In
18.')<l the U'gishiture gave the [H-titioners leave to withdraw. In I8'>4 the
proposition was rejected in the Senate. The commissioners of both cities
had previously rejiortpd in favor of the measure. It was accordingly adopted
by the voteiM of Hie two cities on the second Monday of September, and
annexation look .ffwt -lamiary (!. 18(58. The vote of Roxlmry was 1,832
for, ami 'I'M against. The majoiity of votes for it in Boston was also very
large.

The fire depaitmeiil of Uoxbury has always been remarkable for its
pi-oiiiptitndf. skill, :iiitl clticieney. lu \Tf*4 its ftssV \vvi!-e\v'tt\«i w.-a'* located in

mSTORY OF BOSTON FiRM DMPABTMXNT. 619

Roxbury street, opposite Vernon« the site of the old Grey Hound Tavern.
Daniel Munroe was its captain; AVIlliam Bosson, Jr., cleric and treasurer.
Its members were : John Swift, David SwUt, John Williams, Jr., Elijah Weld,
Joseph Weld, Joseph Richardson, William Dorr, Joshua Felton, Amos
Smith, Aaron Willard, Abel Hutchins, Capt. Samuel Hellish, Ensign R. H.
Greaton, Jeremiah Gove, Jesse Doggett, and Blaney. Firewards were also
chosen. A new fire-engine was established in 1787, near the Punch-Bowl
Tavern. The members of this company were: John Ward, Isaac Davis,
Joseph Davenport, Joseph Crehore, James Pierce, Samuel Barry, Capt.
Belcher Hancock, and Lieut. William Boeson. In 1802 the Torrent Engine
No. 2 was accepted, and its company of twenty-one men appointed. A new
engine was purchased by subscription in 1819 for Engine Company No. 1, and
the town was asked for land on the northerly comer of the burying-ground
on which to build its house. In 1831 Roxbury had seven fire-engines, with
four hose-reels attached, — Enterprise No. 1, corner of Dudley and Warren
streets (new house) ; America No. 2, Centre street, by Poor House ; Jamaica
No. 3, corner of Centre and Day streets ; Elliott No. 4, Centre street, near
Pond, Jamaica Plain; Salamander No. 5, Spring street; Torrent No. 6,
Eustis street (new house) ; No. 7, *^ Norfolk," at Punch-Bowl Village
(Brookline). In 1842 Tremont No. 7 was organised, and stationed on
Boggles street; Warren, afterwards Washington, Ladder Company No. 1,
organized in 1846, comer of Warren and Dudley streets ; Cochituate Hose
Company No. 1, comer of Tremont and Roxbury streets.

The first siamese-pipe was made by Messrs. Allen A Gay, coppersmiths,
members of this department, during 1855. Engine Companies Nos. 6, 7, and
2 were the first to play through it. Engine No. 6 was the first to have a
vacuum or suction. A member of the company by the name of Green was
the inventor. This department was also the first to introduce the two and
one-half inch hose, which is now the standard size. It was formerly called the
*^ Roxbury size," and was first made by Messrs. Hunneman & Co. during 1845.

Among the most noticeable manufactories in the district are the Roxbury
Carpet Company, Roxbury Rubber Ck>mpany, L. Prang & Co.'s lithographic
manufactory, Howard Watch and Clock Company, several large breweries.
Cook's Organ Factory, Smith Cordage Factory, Boston Lead Works, Pearson
Cordage Works, New England Piano Factory, Bay State Gas Works, sewer
pumping-station, etc. Thirteen large churches, a number of the largest apart-
ment hotels in the city, schools, etc. The boundary line of District No. 9 is
from the centre of the Roxbury canal at Albany street to Northampton street,
to Washington street, to Seaver street, to Blue Hill avenue, to Columbia street,
to Greneva avenue, to Olney street, to Bowdoin street, to Commercial street, to
Dorchester avenue, following the water-line to South Boston. Apparatus in
district: Engines Nos. 12, 17, 21, 24; Chemical No. 5; Ladder Companies
Nos. 4 and 7. The headquarters of the d\&\x\cX ^^vtl\s^\si\5ck^\ia>a»fc<5kVXAsS.-
der Company No, 4.

630 uisTour OF iioyrny fiuk iiki-jiitmkxt.

Tbe chief eiigiiieere siiti'<- IS3I) were : Saimti-l Doggott. 183U ; Joshua R.
Fowie, t8»0; Daniel II. Gr.-i-u, IHM; Sl^-pbon Wiiliaina, ISai; Samuel
KDOwr, I8J.^; John Webt)cr, 1k;!(;; .iosbun Sinvcr. 18:^7; Kphrnim Hiirnii^-
ton, 1841 ; Edwin Lcmlsl, \M-i ; WilUain G. Eaton, 1844; Pklwin U-iiiist,
1845; Abrahnm l^rker, 1847; Juhu L. SLuuloti, m.>5 ; Sainucl F. Train.
1856; James Munroe, IW.W to l«68.

District Chief Jame^ M( nroe was born in Cliarlestown DUtrict, Itoslon,
Mass., Septembers, 1618, ninkiiig liim 7U yoaraof age. After leaving scbwil
be vas apprenticed to a tnorocco-dresiwr, witli whom he learned bis trade, anil
when but eighteen yean of uge began bis exjierience as a fireman. June,
I8S6, he Joined Engine Torrent No- G, of Roxbuiy, as a brakeiiiau, and in 18.19
was elected foreman, which position be filled until the following year, wlien
he moved to Charlcstown. While in that section be joined War run Engine
Company No. 4. During 1842 he ai,'.iin returned to Itosbury, and joined
hia former company a§ second foivnmn, and one year later was chosen iu
leader. During IS.tO and I8.')l he was elected a member of the Rosbury city
government, and in April, 18-^5, was apjKiinted to the position of assistant
engineer, and was i^ain promoted, in November, 18.58, to chief engineer of
the Roxbury department, which |>ositiou be held until annexalion, when he
was appointed to bis present [iosition. Chief Munroe has aen'ed moi-e years
in active duty than any other member of the force, having worked at all the
large fires, including tbe [lollis-street Church fire in 1839. He Is a member of
Wampatuck Camp of Red Men, the Boston and Charlestown Veterans, and a
life member of the Charitable Association

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 12

Names of Members since 1874.

Company reorganized June 9, 1874, as follows : —

Captain, O. J. Rooker, tr. to Engine 23, June 1, 1878 ; assistant engine-
man, T. W. Bradley, died January 'H, 1876 ; driver, J. M. Hu^ns, resigned
June II, 187C ; M. N. Hubbard, tr. to Engine 24, no record : L. L. Caswell,
resigned 187C ; Geo. W. Downs, resigned July 5. 1882 ; Malachi Killduff, tr.
to Engine 14, 1876: John Lavey, Jr., resigned 1876; Sam. S. Sawyer, pro-
moted to pennanent member, tr. to ladder No. 3; Caleb L. Stnrgis, tr- to
Ladder No- 4, September 3, 188.5 ; Wm. H. Gay, ap. to Chemical 5, as driver ;
James G. Hooper, resigned 1880: Edgar R. Farren. no record; Cbas,
Miisurey, tr. to Enfiine Company 14, January 5, 1876; Duncan McLean, no
record; Frank P. Loker, ap. June 30, tr. September 3, 1884: Geo. R.
Reiley, ap, ca]>tain June 1 , 1878. tr. to Engine 28, April 4, 1881 ; W. A. Gay-
loi-d, ap- April 4, 1881, tr. to Engine 22, July 28, 1833 ; Chas. Knox, captain,
ap. July 28, 1883, resigned August 1, 1883; assistant enginemen : Thomas
W.Bradley, died Janiwry 24. 1876. ap. ise.") : Harry Gerry, ap. May 31.
M".;, resisrned May 16, 1876; John ColWcut, a.v.'Ma.^ \t,W"<c>,^^-\»^«af»A

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIHE UKPAUTMKST. 621

Company 24, May 15, 1880; Silas Morse*, a|>. May 15, 1880, tr. to Kiij^iue G.
March 2U, 1883; Frank A. Greenleaf, ap. March 20, 188:$, promoted eo^iiio-
man and tr. to Engine 23, February 1<>, 1888; drivers: James M. Hiiggins,
ap. June, 1864, resigned June 11, 1875; Alva I). Snow, ap. June 21, 1875,
resigned April 20, 1876 ; John F. Downs, ap. April 28, 1876, resigned Sep-
tember 20, 1882; call-hosemen : W. K. llanimett, ap. May, 1875, died Octo-
ber 13, 1880 ; Moses N. Hubbard, no record ; Levi L. Caswell, no record ;
Sam S. Sawyer, no record; John H. Barutio, tr. to Hose Company No. 7,
September 3, 1884 ; Wm. U. Brown, tr. to Hook and Ladder No. 4. Septem-
ber 3, 1885; Chas. B. Wood, tr. to Hose No. 5, .September 4, 1884; Fred
E. Carleton, resigned September 3, 1884; Thos. E. Spear, resigned Septem-
ber 3, 1884 ; John J. Goff, ap. call-substitute May, 1882 ; Wm. O. Keefc, ap.
August, 1883, resigned June, 1884 ; permanent substitutes : Thomas F. Hed-
rington, ap. January 13, 1888, tr. to Engine 33 ; Nicholas F. Fitzwilliaros ;
John J. Brooks, Jr., ap. December 14, 1888, tr. to Hose Company 7, August
27, 1889 ; John F. McCarthy, ap. May, 1884, tr. November, 1885.

Present Membeus.

Captain Babtholombw McCabtht (Fig. 1) was bom in Boston, Mass.,
June 1, 1848. After leaving school he began life as a teamster. October
13, 1873, he was made a permanent member of Engine Company No. 7. He
remained there until August 2, 1883, when he was promoted to the |)08ition
of captain and assigned to this company. He is a member of the American
Legion of Honor, Order of Foresters, and the Irish Charitable Association.

Engineman James T. Cole (Fig. 2) was born in Boston, Mass., Feb-
ruary 3, 1836. He is an iron-moulder by trade. May 1, 1855, he joined
the Roxbury department in Hand-Engine Torrent No. 6, and was foreman
of hose during 1856. The year following he was promoted assistant foreman
of engine, and the following year was elected foreman, but soon after resigned
to the position of assistant foreman, which he held until December, 1860,
when he joined Dearborn Engine Company No. 1. June 1, 1862, he was
appointed assistant engineman. August 1, 1864, he was promoted engineman
and assigned in charge of Warren Engine Company No. 2, which was reor-
ganized during annexation to this company. Mr. Cole, with several comrades,
saved the lives of a woman and several children at a fire in Cherry alley, now
Quincy street, during 1858.

Assistant F^nginenian William A. McKekzie (Fig. 3) was born in Yar-
mouth, N.S., January 6, 1846. He came to this city during 1865, and
enlisted in the Charlestown fire department in July of the following year
as a call-man in Massachusetts Ladder Company. During 1861) he left
the department and moved to Fitchburg, Mass. In 1876 he entered the
department of that town, joining Rollstonc Hose Com^)any.^ in wliicU l\e
temained until ISSO. He entered t\us aevvxce OeVi\i<it ?> q>\ xXvxV ^^^s:t ^^ 'jv

&2'2 uisTOiiY Of iinsTOX yuih: iiEfAur.Mnyr.

calUiiiaii in Kngiiit- CoiniMiny No. IS. He wiis it[i]M)iiil<.-(l ii ppnnancnt mem-
l>er Nwveiiiber 1-1, I8«l, ami aasigm-d tii l.ii.i.li-i- (.•i.mpsiuy Xo- 3. May 1,
1KS2, be ri'tiigneil to tiie [lusition of t-all-iimii, Imt joined Kugine L'oiniwiiy
No. l:') OS u iicrmnocnt meiiibci'. May 1, li^^l, ;lD(I wua transferred to Eiigiue
Coinpauy No. :). October If), 1»8G. February IC, I88a, lie wiw promoted to
liis present position.

Mattukw IIliins 0''g' '*)' <lnver, wns born in St. John, N.U., Feliruury
28, ISbii. He came to litis city during l»GU,ancl after leaving sclioul learned
tbe cnr[)cuter's trade. He entered llie firii Bervicu in the Bruukliue, Mass.,
department, May 1, 1872, joining Hose Carriage Conipuny '■ Good Intent,"
in which he remained until May, 1877. May 17, 18^2, was ap|x>inte(l as a
substitute in this department, and wus pn>]iioled a i>ermaneut member and
assigned to this company, October 2, 188^, and detailed au driver. Mr. BiirnH
was thrown ftuui the engine while leaving the bouse. May 28, 188T, and re-
ceived iL fractuie of the right ankle and other bruises. He is a member of
Massachusetts Lodge 1226 of the Knights of Honor-

JoHN J. GoKF (Fig. 5) was burn in Ufwtou, Mass., April 2^, I8fil. He
began life as a madiiuist, and entered this service May 3. 1882, aa a call-
substitute in this compuny. .September ,1, 1884, lie was appointed a perma-
nent substitute, and on March 28, I88o, was promoted a permanent member.
Mr. GofF is a member of tlie American Legion of Honor and Order of
Foresters.

Hadvhn Sawveii (Fig. G), senior hoscman, first saw the light in Port-
land. Me., September 16, 1849, and came to this city June, 1869. He is a
painter by trade, and entered this department September 10, 1874. as a call-
man in Engine Company No. 14. January 5, 187G, he was transferred to
this company, and Septcralier 3, 1884, was appointed a memlwr, Mr. Sawyer
is a member of the Boston Veterans.

Waltkh I'TKitCK (Fig. 7) is a Uostoii lioy, beino; born in Rosbiirv Dis-
trict, June '23, 1858. He is au iron-moulder by trade, and enlisted in this
service February 7. 1880. as a call-man in Engine Company No. 24. May
10, 1881, he was transferred to this company, and September 3, 1884, was
apjiointed a [>ermanent man. Mr. Pierce was injured at the ElAmpsbire'Street
fire.

William J. Hralev (Fig. 8) was born in Lowell, Mass., September 22,
1861 . He came to Boston when but a child, and began life as a telegrapher.
He entered this department November -1, 1«81, as a call-member of Chemi-
cal Company No. 3. June 17, 1882. he was appointed a substitute, and
October 2, 1882, was promoted a permanent member and assigned to Engine
Company No. 23, from which he was trAiisfcrred to this company, November
21, 188G.

CiiARLKS F. Eaton (Fijr. f) was Iwrn in Oxford County. Me., April 14,
1856. He came to this city March 31, 1871. and learno.l tlie cariienter's trade.
During 1878 he entered llie department o.R a i;a\\.sv\Vs\:A\\\.fe to ¥a\%\w% Osoir

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 625

pany No. 21, and May 6, 1880, was appointed a caU-man. September 3,

1884, he was promoted a permanent member and assigned to this company.
Mr. Eaton is a member of the Ancient Order of the United Workmen.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 17.

Names op Members since 1874.

Charles C. Lane, ap. 1866, as engineman, resigned August 17, 1874 ;
Patrick Freeman, ap. 1867, as driver, resigned July 6, 1874 ; Augustus
Nickerson, ap. April 15, 1876; Edward N. Whitney, ap. permanent member
August, 1874, tr. to Ladder Company No. 7, January 27, 1885 ; Walter Chad-
bourn, ap. May 27, 1874, resigned February 7, 1881 ; James E. Finley, ap.
January 3, 1879, resigned February 7, 1^81 ; James H. Banks, ap. April 24,
1876, resigned October 6, 1882 ; Charles Littlefield, ap. call-hoseman May,
1874, assigned to Eugine Company No. 6, July 21, 1883 ; William N. Barker,
ap. February 26, 1881, tr. to Fire-Alarm Depaitment, October 15, 1884;
Samuel B. Littlefield, ap. July 28, lo83, resigned October 5, 1885 ; Marshall
S. Smitli,ap. November 26, 1884, resigned May 26, 1885 ; Charles W. Harris,
ap. call-hoseman October 9, 1885, made permanent September 24, 1886, tr. to
Engine Company No. 4; Frank P. Loker, ap. March 1, 1886, made perma-
nent September 24, 1886, tr. Ladder Company No. 3 ; William Jones, ap.
May 29, 1869, resigned August 30, 1886 ; Charics Littlefield, ap. January 27,

1885, tr. to Engine Company No. 13, October 12, 1888; Edward Richardson,
ap. October 12, 1888, tr. November 9, 1888 ; Gustavus H. Nichols, no record.

Present Members.

Captain Alexander Glover (Fig. 1) was born in Dorchester District,
Boston, Mass., July 14, 1847. After leaving school he began life as a cabinet-
msker. During 1865 he joined Protector Engine Co. No. 2 (since reorgan-
ized to this company). On aunexatlon he was appointed in this department
as a hoseman. May 20, 1873, lie was promoted to his present position.
Captain Glover is a member of Parker Hill Council of the Royal Arcanum
and the Boston Veterans.

Engineman Nathaniel H. Bird (Fig. 2) was bom m Dorchester Dis-
trict, Boston, Mass., July 8, 1835. When eighteen years of age he joined
hand engine, Protector Engine Company No. 2, as a torch-boy. During 1856
he was appointed a hoseman, and working at his trade, that of a cabinet-
maker. He enlisted in Company I, Forty -Second Massachusetts Regiment, on
September 18, 1862, and served until August, 1863. On his return to this
city he joined Steam Protector Engine Company No. 2 as steward and fireman,
and was appointed assistant engineman, June 6, 1874. April 21, 1880, he
was promoted to his present position. Mr. Bird is a member of Post 68,
G. A. R., and tiie Boston Veterans.

Assistant Engwenum Alvan Hamilton (,Y\« . ^^"^ ^t^V ^^^ N\\^ \v^^. N^

626 HISTORY Of noSTON FIRK DEFARTNENT.

Roxbury District, Boaton, Mass., Febniary 2, 1837. After leaving w:hool he
learned the machiDist'a tnu^e, and entered this department in HaDil-10ii<TinL-
Comimny No. 9, at East Buston.na n volunteer, m wliicli lie rcmuincU iii
varioiia times until 1870, when lie worked in Engine Compiiuy No. 4, Tiuin
which he joined the Protective Depuitmeui oa a sulistitulc. During April,
1872, he traa appointed amember of l)Oth the Protective nad tins department,
but chose tlie latter, aod was assigned to Kngiue Compiioy No. 3, on May
1, 1673, as assistant enginemau. December 21, 1881, h« was tr.insferred to
this company. Mr. Hamilton is a member of tiie Boston Veterans and Barni-
coat AssociatioQB.

William Coultbr (Fig. 4), driver. See recoid and photogmphs with
those of Engine Company No. 23.

John F. GbeenwoOD (Fig. 6), senior hoaemnn, was born at Ipswich,
''iasa., December 29, 1841. He oamc to tliis city at an early age, and learned
tbe mason's trade. He became a fireman during IS62, when lie joined Protec.
tor Engine Company No. 2. He was elected foreman soon after, which \io9,\-
tion he held until the reorganization, after which he becnme a member. Mr.
Greenwood is a member of tlie Boston Veterans.

Albbkt Francis Lake (Fig. 6) was born in Boston, Mass., December
27, 1841. He is a masoo by trade, and hia (ire service dates from 1862,
when be Joined old Protector Engine Company No. 2. Mr. Lake is a member
of the Boston Veterans.

Stephen II. Hovrs (Pig. 7) was born in Dorchester District, Boston,
Has6.,0D Jnly 14, 1847, and after leaving school k-arned tbe carpenter's trade.
He entered tbe department in Protector Engine Company No. 2. Mr. Howe
is a member of the Union Lodge of Masons, Kitchamankin Tribe 42 of Red
Men, and tbe Boston Veterans.

John H. Rilet (Fig. 8) is a Boston boy, being born in this city April 29,
1851. He is a wood-finisher by trade. April 9, 1882, lie was appointed a
call -substitute in this company, and OD October 21, 1882, was made a calU
member. Mr. Riley was thrown from tbe engine while driving to a fire at
Box 321, on February 1, 1884, and received severe iujuries to bis bead and
hips.

John T. Donahoe (Fig. 9) was bom in Boston, Mass., August 26, 1858.
He is a stair-builder by trade, and joined thia department on October 8, 1886,
when he was appointed a call-inember of this company. Mr. Donahoe ta a
member of the C. O- Foresters.

James E. Gaffet (Fig. 10) first saw the light in Boston, Mass.,
January 16, 1862. He is a house-painter by trade. During the fall of 1884
he was appointed a call- substitute in Engine Company No. 31, and on Octo-
ber 8, 1886, was promoted a call-man and assigned to this company.

Edward F. Doodt (Fig. 11) was born in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., J.tniiarj 1, 1862. Since leaving school he has been employed as a
clerk, and on October S, I88ti, was appointed a c«.^i-wlfem^^ftt ol ftvv* wnn^aa-? .

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 629

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 21.

Names of Members since 1874.

L. H. Bridgham, resigned July 22, 1884 ; Jesse M. Brown, ap. June 8,
1874; Charles J. Beebee, ap. December 21, 1880, resigned May 16, 1881;
James Crosby, tr. to Engine Company No. 25, April 12, 1887: Oliver Dav-
enport, resigned May 1, 1874 ; J. N. Dixon, ap. October 21, 1874; George
R. Donnelly, ap. October 2, 1882 ; George W. Everett, ap. November 21,
1874, resigned February 26, 1876 ; Charles F. Eaton, ap. May 17, 1881, tr.
to Engine Company No. 12, September 3, 1884 ; Joseph R. Gilbert, tr. to
Engine Company No. 10, June 1, 1880 ; James B. Graham, resigned April 1,
1874 ; Robert T. Glidden, resigned May 2, 1874 ; Theodore Hersey, resigned
March 3, 1874 ; Charles T. Heald, ap. May 6, 1874, resigned February 25,
1877 ; R. H. Lawler, resigned September 20, 1876, reap. September 11, 1884,
resigned December 18, 1888; Warren A. Lewis, ap. June 11, 1874, resigned
March 21, 1882; M. D. McLean, ap. March 26, 1882; E. A. Perkins, ap.
May 17, 1876, tr. to Engine Company No. 10, December 16, 1880; Gkorge
Richardson, resigned May 1, 1874; Walter Restarick, ap. May 6, 1874, tr.
to Engine Company No. 26, September 21, 1874 ; W. H. Rice, ap. October 21,
resigned April 12, 1876 ; J. F. Williams, resigned April, 1874 ; William G.
Whiting, resigned October 6, 1874 ; H. L. Whitney, ap. March 17, 1876. tr.
to Engine Company 23, January 1, 1879; G. A. Gutermuth, ap. engineman
June 1, 1880, tr. to Engine Company No. 23, May 25, 1881.

Present Members.

Captain Thomas W. Gtowek (Fig. 1) was bom in Dorchester District,
Boston, Mass., March 10, 1830. He began life as a carriage-painter. May 1,
1848, he joined Hand-Engine Company Tiger No. 6. May 1, 1853, he re-
signed and left the city, and was gone until December 1, 1854, and on De-
cember 1, 1859, joined Hand-Engine Company Perkins No. 2, of South
Bostcn. December 1, 1859, it disbanded, and on November 1, 1860, he
joined Hose Company No. 9, and August 11, 1862, was appointed driver.
July 10, 1883, he was promoted to his present position. He is a member of
Washington Council No. 10, Knights of Pythias, and the Boston Veterans.

Engineman Benjamin W. Carpenter (Fig. 2) was bom in Hardwick,
Mass., March 8, 1835. He came to Boston in 1853, and learned the machin-
ist's trade. He enlisted in Company G, Twelfth Massachusetts Regiment,
June 26, 1861, and on November 12, 1862, had several ribs broken by a
bursting shell, at the battle of Antietam, from which cause he was discharged.
He returned to Dorchester, and joined Independence Company No. 5, during
1864. January 1, 1870, he was assigned to Engine Company No. 20 as call-
hoseman, and May 1, 1872, was [)romoted assistant engineman and assigned
to Engine Cowpaay No. 15. Augv\st \ , l^l^, W ve?\«,\i^^> ^xA'^'?^^^ '^X A'^^^
was promoted engineman and assigned to Y.w^wv^ Covfik\>^\^^ ^^- ^^^\x^^s.

680 uiSTonr OF bostox fiuh imi'AiiTMUf/r.

which he was trauefcri'ed to Engine Caiiipniiy No. 22, May 21. 1K78. Hny
25, 1881, he was transferred to tins com]iiuiv. Mr. CaqicDLci' was severely
injured on the slionhler at a fire ou West Coiiton street. He is a ineinber of
the Masons, Ne|)ooset Lodge No. 4, I. 0. 0. F., Boston Council No. 4 of
the Royal Arcanum, and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Assistant Engiaeman M. A. Lxsni (Fig. t) was liorn in Ireland during
1850, and came to this city wbou but nine montlis old. Some time after lie
moved to SI. Johnabury, VL, where he learned the machinist's trade. During
1863 he joined Ladder Compao; No. 1 of that town ns assislnnt steward. The
foHowii^ year he was admitte<l o member of Engine Company No. 3, also of
that [dace, which company was cotniiosed of boys of about his age. During
I86S lio was enrolled a member of Ocean Hose Company No. ), of Lowell,
Mass. During 1870 was appointed a call-member in tUe Boston Protective
Department, in which he remained three years, when he resigned ami epitered
business. On September '28. 1875, he was apix)intc(I to his present [wsition.
September 20, 1878, he was severely injured by being tramped upon by one of
the engine horses in the stall. Mr. Lynch is a member of Mt. Pleasant
Lodge No. 176, L O. O- F. ; Everett Loilge No. 7, A. 0. U. W. ; Upbam
Assembly No. 61, R. S. G. F.; Boston Council No. 4, R. A. ; President of
Washington Hutual Benefit Association ; Barnicoat Association ; Boston Fire-
men's Charitable Association, of which be is one of ibe trustees, also one of
the Belief Committee.

Georoe R. Donnellt (Fig. 4), driver, was born in Boston, Mass.. April
16. 1864. His business was thut of a teamster, and during 1874 he entered
the department as a call- substitute in Ladder Company No. 4, in wbicb he re-
mained until the fall of 1876, when he left tlie service. He returned in the
Protective Department as a call-man, Oclolier 1, 1878. and was assigned to
Ladder Company No. 4. July 1 , 1882, he resigned and was appointed in this
department as H permanent substitute in this company, in which he served as
driver until October 2, 1882, wUen he was mode a permanent driver. He had
both feet badly l>urned at the " lime fire " on Albany street, Sunday, February
1, 1880. Mr. Donnelly is a member of Boston Council No. 4 of the Royal
Arcanum and Upliam Assembly No. Gl, I. 0. 0. F.

John A. De Sorgher (Fig. 5) was born in Ooste, Belgium, November 6,
1846. He came to this city during 1868, and learned tlie carpenter's trade-
in 1869 he joineil Tiger Engine Company No. 6. During 1870 he resigned,
but on May G, 1874, again entered the service, joining tliis company.

Clarenoe H. Cofeix (Fig. 6) was born in Bnnington, N.S., December
5, 1848. He came to this city about fourteen years ago, and soon after
learned the machinist's trade. He entered the department as a call-substituie
in this company during 1876, and on October IH of the same year was pro-
moted a call-member. Mr. Colbn is n mcmltcr of Massachusetts Lodge 1226,
Knights of Honor, and the F'iremen's Cli.iritable Association.

Isaac If. DixoK (Fi":, 7) first saw U\e U^W \n &»tAa>Mofia.t Angust

Knul\l C.Mi'AXY So. 'il.— Vaat *:.i\.

HISTOHY OF BOSTON FIRK DEPARTMENT. 688

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31, 1843. He is a caqieuter by trade. May 1, 1863, he joined Warrea
Engine Company No. 1, of Itoxbury, and October 2, 1874, joined this com-
pany. Mr. Dixon is a meuil)er of Boston Council No. 4, Royal Arcanum, and
tlie Boston Veterans.

MuKDiCK D. McLean (Fig. 8) was bom in Prince Edward Island, March
17, 1855. lie caine to this city May 11, 1876, and worked at the blacksmith's
trade. He entercil the department January, 1882, as a call-substitute, and
on March 24 of the same year was made a call-member. Mr. McLean Is a
member of Upham Assembly Gl of Royal Good Fellows.

Walter Biri> (Fig. 9) was born in Boston, May 7, 1857. He is a house-
painter by trade, and entered tliis department as a call-substitute in this
company during 1881, and on March 1, 1882, was made a call-member.

Jarvis 8. Perkins (Fig. 10) was bom in Sanford, Me., April 10, 1850.
He came to this city during 1864, and worked at the grocery business. During
1878 be entered this department, joining this company as a call-substitute,
and on January 1, 1879, was ap|X)inted a call-member.

Frank W. Brown (Fig. 11) was lK>rn in Exetc^r, Me., December 8, 1857.
He is a machinist by trade, and during 1884 came to this city. He entered this
department during 1888 as a call-substitute. Mr. Brown is a iQj^ber of
Elizabeth Council No. 4, 1. O. O. F. ff.

James J. Btrnk (Fig. 12) was lx>m at Birkenliead, England, July 4,
1862, and came to this city August, 18G8. He is by occupation a hair-
dresser, and in 1880 was admitted a member ol Engine (])ompany No. 1, of
Marlborougli, Mass. July 7, 1887, he joined this company as a call*sub-
stitute. Mr. Byrne is a member of Upham Assembly No. 61, Boyal Good
Fellows.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 24.

NA>fEs OF Members since 1873.

This company was organized December 10, 1873, with the following
members: Charles O. Jones, driver, ap. June 1, 1874, died April 19, 1879;
William W. Wilkinson, assistant 'engineman, ap. June 1, 1874, resigned April
29, 1876; John B. Burges, ap. June 1, 1874, resigned Januarys 1, 1879;
William M. PsN'ne, tr. to F^ngine (llompany No. 10, June 1, 1874; John F.
Lynsky, resigned July 15, 1874; Edwin W. Beal, ap. June 1, 1874, resigned
February 1, 1880; Henry H. Brown, ap. June 1, 1874, tr. January 1, 1876.
to Engine Company No. 12; Albert T. Holmes, ap. August I, 1874, tr. July
8, 1882; John A. CoUicott, ap. May 15, 1880, resigned June 16, 1886 ; Walter
Pierce, ap. February 1, 1880; Charles W. Soule, ap. July 8, I8824 resigned
September 11, 1MS4 ; Moses N. Hubbard, ap. January 1, 1876< resigned
September 1, 1879; John T. Woodward, ap. May 16, 1881, tr. July 15,

1 QQtl

iij.sriiiiy OF jiiisT<t.\ FtUK iiKr.iuiMKsr.

I'hksknt MKJlHKnS.

Captain Dasikl. Clauk IlicKf-oiti) (l-'ij;. 1) "■'« twiD in Itichnioiid, Mc,
Mttrcb 12, 1827. Hi; cuine to lliis city diiring ttic spring of 1S47, aurt learned
.; llic blacksini Ill's trade. He was one of Calirornia'a " Fortv-niiiers," and re-
luuiued ill tliut Stale four years. After his relurii he engaged in the black-
smitli biiaiafl»s for himself, which he carried ou for twenty years on lievcrly
street. He (entered this department as a cutl-laddermnn in Laitder Compnnt'
No, t, September I. 1861, aud early in 1872 waa jiromutcd n otill-eaptuin.
On the reorguiiizatiou lie nas a|)|)ointed giermaneiit forenian of tliat compuny.
July 12, 1883, lie wna transferred to lliis com|)uny. Captain Bickford. on
Fcbruurv 1, I88H, while going to ISnx 'tlh, wiis thrown from the pung and
Bevi'rely injured Ins liund and oilier purts of his body. He is a luembfr of
Oriental Lodge No. 10 of tlie Odd Fellows, also of the Firemen's Churitable
Association and Boston Veterans.

Among the old working veterane will be recognized Enginemao Chables
RiLKr (Fig. 2). He waa born In Pomfret, Vt., February 17, 1833. He
went to Lowell, Mass., during I84C, and learned tlie machinist's business. He
Joined the Hre department of that city during 1850, on Hand-Kngine Company
No. 3. During 1M58 he left the service* and came to this city during 18fl2,
and on November 7, 18G3, entered tbis department as an assistant engineman
in Engine Company No. 7; May 31 of the following year was promoted to
engineman. December 10, 1673, this company was organized and he wns put
in charge. Mr. Riley is a member of Franklin Lodge 23, I. O. O. F.,
the Beneficial Association, and a life member of the Firemen's Charit&bk-
Association.

Assistant Engineman John T. Weston (Fig. 3) was born in South
Boston, Mass., February 18, 1855. He is a machinist by trade, and entered
this department as call-man in Ladder Company No. b. October 15, 1876.
September 1, 1884, he was made a substitute and transferred to Engine Com-
pany No. 22. He was promoted assistant engineman July 30, 1886, and
assigned to tbis company. Mr. Weston waa laid up two weeks from injuries
received from falling through a scuttle at the Walcott Hotel fire at South
Boston.

FnEiiEiiicK W. Hayes (Fig. 4), driver, first saw the light in Portland,
Me., December 2<>, 1854. He came to Boston when but a child, and after
leaving school waa employed rs an espressman. He entered this depari-
mcnl as a calUsubstitute June, 1873, in Ladder Company No. 4, and on
June 10 of the following year was miide a call-man of that company, and
was detailed for several months in Engine Company No. 22. December 26,
187R, he »as assigmd to this company as driver in place of Charles E. Jones,
the regular driver, who was sick, and on his death, .■Vpril 21, 1874, was
apiHiinted (jermanciit. Mr. Hayes was injured in the arm at a fire on Albany
street during 1875.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIHJS DEtAHTMENT. 687

Joseph F. Bolton (Fig, 5), senior call-hoseman, was born in Boston,
Mass., February 17, 1843. He is a pa|>er-hanger bj trade. In Ma}*, 1863,
he enlisted in the Eighth Massachusetts Battery, in which he served until the
end of that year. During 1856 he joined Hose Company No. 3 (now Hose
Company No. 8) as a substitute. He served there until it was disbanded,
when be joined Melville Engine Company No. 6 in 1857 ; returned to Hose
Company No. 8 in 1859. He was made a member on September 1 , 1861, and
was transferred to this company December 10, 1873. He was promoted call-
captain June 10, 1874, and held that position until the permanent captain
took his place.

Samuel C. Lord (Fig. 6) was bom in Bath, Me., January 31, 1832.
He is a carpenter by trade. His first fire duty was done in that place in
Kennebec Engine Company in 1850. He came to this city during 1859, and
joined the Rozbury department during 1861, in Dearborn Engine Company
No. 1, in which he served as assistant foreman from November 2, 1868,
to May 1, 1865, when he joined Warren Engine Company No. 2, in which he
was a member until 1868. He was admitted a member of this company
December 10, 1873.

Charles D. Sampson (Fig. 7) was bom in Duxbnry, Mass., December
6, 1831. He went to Lawrence, Mass., during 1848, and joined Essex
'Engine Company No. 1, in whi<^ he remained one year. He then went to
Ogdensburg, N.Y., and from there to Plymouth, Mass., and was a member of
Torrent Engine Company No. 4. During 1855 he came to this city and
joined Mazeppa Engine Company No. 1 , and in 1858 was enrolled in Hose
Company No. 4. In 1860 he joined Dearborn Engine Company No. 1, and
in 1863 aUied himself with Warren Engine Company No. 2. On annexation
he was enrolled a member of this company, December 10, 1873. Mr. Samp-
son is a member of Montezuma Lodge No. 33, I. O. O. F., and Boston
Veterans.

John P. Ego (Fig. 8) was bom in Cambridge, Mass., July 10, 1856.
He is a florist by trade, to which he added fireman's duties, July, 1881, when
he entered this department as a call-substitute in this company, and on
September- 16, 1886, was appointed a call-member. Mr. Ego is a member of
the Catholic Order of Foresters.

John C. Kellt (Fig. 9y was bora in Roxbury District, Boston, Mass.,
(Xjtober 29, 1848. He is a plumber by trade, to which he added the duties
of fireman, as a call-member of Warren Engine Company No. l,of Roxbury.
Febmary 1, 1870, he joined Engine Company No. 12. He left the depart-
ment during 1874, and February 1, 1879, joined this company. Mr. Kelly is
a member of the Pilgrim Fathers, Pawnee Tribe No. 61, Red Men, Dearborn
Lodge, United Order Workmen, Tremont Lodge No. 1480, K. of H., and the
Boston and Roxbury Veterans.

George E. Gardner (Fig. 10) first saw the light at Lyme, N.H., Octo-
ber 21, 1840. He came to this citv when bu\. «l c\xM>^ ^\iv\ \% ^tss^^ss^^^ v*. •*.

ti3.H iiisT'iiiy t>r iiosroy ritif: utu-MitMKS r.

8tsir-biiiMcr. Ho t-iilistod in Compsuiy C, Thirteenth Miissndiimotts Voltin-
te(u-». ill wliicli Ik- si>rve() until Xxfyl, wlicn lie Jnijicil a Itu-crvi- ('c>r|iB. nri.l
served until l«6r>. lIi- catuml lliiaili>i>ni'ti»etit when n Im.j-, in How t'omimiiy
No. 5, and od bis nitiirn sitvmI nnlil MMA. \U- tlicn left tbe Mrvici-. I>iit
coxae iu ngnin as » call-mibstitulo, and waa shortly nfier made ii rnll-memlx'i .
Mr. Onrclner was miitniYHl lit the IIiiyoB-stalilc fire. He is n, nicniltcr of Piml
26, G. A. K.. and the \\a»Um Vetcnius.

Jons F. LvNSKv (Fig. II) in a Moston boy, being born in thu Rosbnn'
DiBtrict, Aiignst I. 1X4!I. He is n pninter by triuJe. December 10, 1K7:1, lnj
joined tliis eoni|t!iny as a cnll-meinhei-. He resigned July 15, 1S74, hiil
rctnrned ag:iin arwu alter as n cull-siiiiatitnte, and on Ai>ril II, 18144, was
appointed a CAlI-member. Mr. Lvnsky is n member of Tremont Lodge No.
HHO, K. of H., and Pawnee Trilie No. 6t. Red Men.

Alukkt Hall (Fig. M) wan born in RoKhnry District, Itoslon. Masti.,
January 2S. 18.il. After leaving school be learned the carriage bnsineatt.
ami on Decemlier 10. IHTS, entered this department as a call-meml>er of this
company.

riiAiii.Ks Ii. Woon (Fig. in) w!iB born in Gardner, Me., Aiigiiat 13,
1852, ami tame to this dty during IftiiB. He entered tliis department in
November, 1877, in Engine Company No. 12, aa a cjill-man. Angnst 2U,
1884, he was transferred to Hose Cnropnnv No. A, and in 1889 he w.is trans-
ferred to this company. He whb internally injnrod at the Hnm[isbire-strcet
fire by lieing struck on the 1)a(^l< ; w.ns nlso injured about the head at tliv
Swett-xtreet planing-mill fiic, 1870. Mr. Wood is at present employed as
business manager of the Boston Industrial Home, and the assistant sii|>erin-
tendent of the Appleton TemiH^iarv Home; also treasurer of the Sbuwinut
Universalist Church. In secret orders he is a member of the Bay State
Council No. 48, Royal Arcanum, and Slinwmut Loilge No. 37, I. O. O. F.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 4.
Nahf.s op Members sis'cr 1873.
Robert McQucsten, ap. January t, 1873, resigned .March 1, 1876 ; Alfred
W. Howard, ap. January 1, 1873. resigned October 19. 1880; Thomas C.
Soerman, ap. February 1, 1873, resigned August 15. 1873 ; Edgar R. Farren,
ap. May 1, 1873, resigned November 20, 1874; Geo. L. Saville, ap. May 1,
1873, resigned September 20, 1873; Henry L. WhiUng, ap. May 1, 1873,
resigned May 1, 1874 ; Samuel S. Sawyer, ap. September I, 1873, resigned
Jnne 9, 1874 ; E<iward H. Sawyer, ap. October 1, 1873, resigned Aagnst I,
1880; Chas. E. Hill. ap. November 1, 1873, resigned December I, 1873;
Wm. B. Lottridge, ap. August 15. 1873, resigned October 15, 1873 ; Chria. J.
Bun-ill, ap. October 15. 1873. resigned January 15. 1878; Albert W. Choate,
ap. December 15. 1873, resigned Jannari,- 10, 1876; Fhineas D. Allen, ap.
Aprii 15, JS74, reaigned March 2, 1877 ; Fred. E.GanVner, ap. June 10, 1874.

mSTORY OF BOSTON FIHR UEHAUTMKNT. 639

resigned October 15, 1876 ; Frauk Whitteinore, ap. June 10, 1874, resigned
November, 1880 ; Fred. W. Hayes, ap. June 10, 1874, resigned April, 1879 ;
Geo. B. Reiley, ap. September 1, 1874, resigned Novemlier 1, 1875 ; Geo. W.
Morse, ap. September 1, 1874, resigned September 1, 1815 ; David McLaren,
DO record, resigned December 1, 1876; Robert W. Devonshire, ap. October
10, 1875, resigned September 5, 1878 ; Isaac C. Leade, ap. December 20,
1875, resigned September 20, 1877 ; Elijah H. Eldredge, ap. June 20, 1876,
resigned May 81, 1889 ; Duncan McLean, ap. September 20, 1877, resigned
April, 1879 ; Harry E. Munroe, ap. October, 1876, resigned January 20,
1877 ; Chas. A. Hinckley, ap. January 15, 1878, resigned September, 1882 ;
Charles E. Hill, ap. September 18, 1878, resigned October 28, 1882 ; Geo. W.
Knights, ap. May 3, 1879, resigned January' 15, 1883 ; Frank J. Mitchell, ap.
October, 1882, resigned June, 1887.

FttESENT Members.

•

Captain John M. Powers (Fig. 1) was born in Georgetown, Me., De-
cember 26, 1833. He left that town during 1847 nd weut to Bath, Me.,
where he began his experience as a fireman, joining Torrent Engine Company
No. 2 during 1855. During 1858 he came to this city and worked at the
carpenter's trade, and in 1869 he joined this department, being appointed a
call-substitote in this compaoy* October 12, 1871, he was made a call-mem-
ber, and in December, 1*872, was elected assistant foreman, which position
he filled until March 31, 1877, when he was promoted call-captain, and on
March 28, 1885, was appointed permanent foreman. Captain Powers had a
narrow escape at the ^^ big fire," he being in the building on Washington
street in which the ten men were killed, but he fortunately got out in time.
He was struck on the ear with a stream of water at the fire on Boston street,
on December 22, 1872, which severely affected his sense of hearing. He is a
member of the Washington Lodge of Masons, Firemen's Charitable Asso-
ciation, and Boston Veterans.

Albert D. Snow (Fig. 2), driver, was born in Sharon, Mass., October
20, 1840. He came to Boston when but a child. He enlisted in Company
K, First Massachusetts Volunteers, on May 23, 1861, and served until May 23,
1864. On his return he worked ^as a teamster. May 1, 1865, he joined F2n-
gine Company Dearborn No. 1, of the Roxbiirv department, as a call-man.
In 1871 he was ap|>ointed a permanent member. April 1, 1873, he left the
permanent and joined the call force in Engine Company No. 12, but was, in
1875, again made a permanent member. He again left this force, ami joined
the call-men in this company, on December 16, 1876, and on Januar}* 15, 1878,
was placed on the peimanent list and detailed as driver. Mr. Snow is a mem-
ber of Poet 26, G. A. R., and Millmont Assembly No. 68, R. S. G. F.

Henrt L. Bartlett (Fig. 3) was born in Dedham, Mass., July 4, 1830.
He came to Boston during 1856, and learned the iron-moulder's trade. Two
years later he entered this department as a member ol \Ja\%» ^j^rax^f^sx-^ ^ x»l

«40 lllSTiitiy OF llOSTit.W FIKK ItKI-MtlMKSr.

wtiich lie has .lince Bcrvpd, sad is tlio unly memUer of tho poraponv of tlint
time in tlie service.

JosRPH K, Sawtkr (FifT. 4) was lioni in I'ortland. Me.. Mnv 24. XMt.
After leaving aHiooi he learned ilie carjienter's trado, hikI on ilic i>iitbn>ak of
the war enlisted in Ci>ni]mnv 1 1, [VcNty-Fiflli Mn.ifi<! R4*)(itiK-Mt, on Seiiteiiil>or
29, 1862, frutn whicli lie vriis discharged .Itily 11. 1863, after which he wrtvi
on board the I'.S. revenue cutler " J. C. Dobbion" for one year. He Litmi-
to this city twenty years i^o, and on November 5, 1878, entered this dei>ni-t>
ment as a cnll-snbstitiite in this cumimny, in which he was made a mcinbnr
May 3, 1879. Mr. Sawyer is a member of Lincoln Council No, 1 1 of American
Legion of Honor. Post 2(i, O. A. R., and Boston Veterans. He is a broiiier
of District Cliief Sawyer, and of H. S.iwyer, ..f Bngine Company No. 12.

William E. Ouekrikr (Fig. J) waa born in London, Knu;., February
14. 1845, and dnring 18G0 came to tliis city, wbere lie learned the lionse-
painler's trade. June tO, 1874, he was appointed a eali-raemlier of this rom-
paay. Hr. Guerrier was injured at tlie Hampshire-street fire. June 17. 1882,
when he fell with the building and was tiken from the ruins. He ia a
member of Rlliot Council No. 2, Royal Arcanum. Suffolk Lodge No. 3(i.
Knights of Honor. Washington Lodge, V. and A. M., Mt. Vernon Chapter,
.loaepli Warren Commandeiy of Masons, and Massachusetts RiHe Associatiun.

Frank W. Munkoe (Fig. 6) is a Boston lioy. being born in the Roxbury
District, June 2(1, 1H46. He enlisted on July 14. 1864, in C^jmpany D.
Porty-Second Massachusetts Regiment, and served until the cIdhc of the
war. On hia return he learned the machiniat's trade. He entei-ed this depart-
ment in March, \>il\l^ as a call-substitute in this (ximpany, and on March 15,
1872. was appointed a eall'member. Mr. Munroe is a son of Chief Munroe,
of District No. 9 ; and ia a member of Post 26, G. A. R. ; Jewell Lodire No.
21, and Past Protector, of K. and L. of H. ; Roxbnry Lodge. K. of H.; the
Roxbury Artillery Veteran Association ; and the lAastoa Vetomaa.

E. H. Eldbidge (Fig. 7) was born in Dennisport, Mass., October 28,
184.^. He followed the sea previous to his coming to Boston, which be did
during 1872, when he learned the clock-maker's trade. He entered this ser-
vice on January 20, 1876, in this company, aa s call-roan. Mr. Eldridge is a
member of Maasachusetts Lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F., and Roxbury Lodge
No. 2U5 of K. of H.

Caleb L. .Storgis (Fig. 8) was bora in West Dennis, Mass.. June 23,
1846. He is a machinist and engineer by trade, and came to this city May 5,
1872. He entered this service June 5, 1874, aa a call-member of Engine
Company No. 12, where he remained until September4, 1884, at which time he
came to this company. Mr. Sturgis had hia arm broken by the overturning
of the bose-carrii^e of Engine Company No. 12 at the corner of Adams and
Yeoman streets. He is a member of Mt. Horeh Lodge of Masons, Boston
Lodge No. 25, I. O. O. F., Saraoaet Tribe, Red Men, De Soto Lodge,
K. of P., the Firemen's Charitable Association, and Boston Veterans.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 643

C. B. GiLBBHT (Fig. 9) was horn Id Phippsburg, Me., Jalj SO, 1849.
He came to Boston in November, 1867, and learned the carpenter's trade.
AugOBt, 1878, he joined this company as a call-substitute, and on June 10,
1874, was made a call-member. Mr. Gilbert is a member of the Roxbury
Artillery Association, Boston Veterans, Rozbury Lodge, No. 205. K. of H.
Jewell Lodge No. 21, Knights and Ladies, Millmdnt Assembly No. 68, Royal
Society of Good Fellows, Enterprise Lodge No. 22, New England Order of
Protection, and Boston Janitors' Association.

John Divoll (Fig. 10) was born in Boston. Mass., September 30, 1852.
He is employed as a watchman, and on June 26, 1874, was appointed a mem-
ber of Engine Compan}' No. 14, where he remained until 1887, when he was
transferred to this company. Mr. Divoll had his back injured at the Hamp*
shure-street fire. He is a member of the Boston Veterans.

Albert S. MoImtosii (Fig. 12) was born in Roxbury District, Boston,
Mass., May 21, 1849. He is a watch-maker by trade, and in February, 1876,
entered this department, joining this compau}* as a call-substitute. March 8,
1876, he was appointed a call-member. Mr. Mcintosh was badly cut on the
hand, October 30, 1878, at a fire in Dorchester. He is a member of Roxbury
Lodge No. 205, K. of H. f^

Jamks a. Mosher (Fig. 13) first saw -the light in South Bostonr^^u-
«ry fX^ 1853. He is a machinist by trade. In Auguat, 1876, he joined this
company ai a call-substitute, and on November 19 was appointed a call-man.
He is a member of the Royal Arcanum.

Walter Hekrt Staklet (Fig. 14) was bom in Vergennes, Yt., Septem-
ber 4, 1857. He came to Boston when but a child, and learned the clock-
makibr's trade. He entered this senrice in February, 1880, as a call-substitute,
and on November 13 was appointed a call-member. Mr. Stanley is a member
of Massachusetts Lodge 1226, K. of H., and the Boston Veterans.

Patrick Kevan (Fig. 15) was born in Ireland. He Joined this company
June 27, 1875, as a call-ladderman.

George C. Ha:^E8 (Fig. 16) was bom in Northfield, Minn., October 28,
1860. He came to this city during 1880, and worked at his trade, that of
dock-making. On February 7, 1881, he entered this department as a call-
substitute in this company, and onl^JTovember 8, 1882, was appointed a call-
member. Mr. Hanes is a member of Millmont Assembly 68 of R. S. G. F.
and Washington Lodge of Masons.

W. F. Davis (Fig. 17) was bom in Tumer, Me., November 21, 1864^
and came to this city March 1, 1882. He joined this company June 10, 1883,
as a call-substitute.

David W. Morse (Fig. 18) was born in Boston, Mass., July 21, 1859.
He is employed in mercantile business, and on July 21, 1885, entered this
department as a call-substitute in this company, and on Febraary 1, 1887, was
granted call-man's pay on account of injuries. Mr. Morse had his collar-bone
brpken and head fractured at a fire in a box. factov^ oii F«.v\i\vm ^\x^ilfc\»^^^x^-

644 iiisrony

ai-y 1, I8H8, by ii MVnia liiirk w.ill, Ilunl wliidi In- liiy hik weeks in a moot
mticut (.iiiiditioij.

Chakli.:s a. Hiscki.kv (t-'ig. I'J) wiw iwrii in Nnnluukct, Miw^., May 26,
18^4, mill when i|iiiti) yotiiij; i.iiiiie to tlits ciiv. He la h clock -maker by trade.
Augiict, 1877, hv eutereil tliiH iU'|wrtiiieut a* n cnll-aubHtituU-. «n<I on Jantinry
13, 1HT8, W119 upiKilutcil a ciill-iiiemliur in this com |)aiiy. Mr. Hinckley is a
inemlior ot De Sotn 1>mIq;c No. ^I, Knights ot Pythius, Uniform Rank
K. of 1'., Millmoiit Asstinlily (!«, R. S. G. F , ani^t the Pnlriotic OrdiT Sous
of Aiucncn. Ity niialake this gcnlU'iiian's |)ortrait Aj>|it!ur« in Pig. )1.

Bellvili.e L. Randall, ciill-luildcTinikn, wan bora ii> MoimioiiUi, Mv.,
July 17, 1837. He came to this city December 1, 18fil. ami Icurned llie onr-
biiililing trade. He entered this (li'iinrtmeiit August 21. ISC2. ait n cnM-
incmber iif this company. Mr. Randall w:ts iterioimly injiiri'd by failing from
a Bangor In.Uk-r while exercising, lie is ft memU-r of I.O. 6. F. and Kn-
cauipiuent, the Kiiighls of Pytliisis. and tlic Clitvalicrs of PytJiiiis.

LAnDP:R CO.MPANY NO. 7.
Nauks oi- Mbmbkk^ sinuk 1H74.

John Mur|>liy, a|). Jamiary 23, IK88, tr. A|}nl 1 't. \m8 ; H. Buck, driTer,
ap. 1874, resigned 1884 : E. H. Whitney, driver, no rvcord, tr. August 26,
1887: J.Gan-ot.noreeonl; G. W. Kims, ap. June 9, 1874, resigned September
I. 1884 ; R. N, KIjhs, a|>. June 9, 1874, resigned Septemtier I. 1884; J. Curtis,
uo record ; L. Mnrdock, ap. September 9, 1S84. tr. to Engine Company No. 22,
July 1, 1886 : F. P. Loker, ap. November 2, 1885, tr. to Kngiiie Company No.
17. March 1, 1880 ; J. D. Coffey, ap. August 16, 1886, resigned Augnst 24,
188.1 : C. W. King, ap. March 28, 188.3, resigned Jnly 29. l«8r. ; T. J. Gill,
ap. March 1. 18XC, resigned .September 2. 1887; G. F. Oliver, no record,
resigned January 22, 1883; J. W. Bir<l, ap. Occober ii, 1877, res^ned
January 1, 1878; W. H. Gordon, np. October 21, 1877, resigned October
1, I88.-J.

Pkhsent Mkmbkks.

Captain Lewis P. Bikd (Fig. 1) was born in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., Hny 25, 1833. and when eighteen yeai-s of age Joined Protective
Engine Company No. 2 as a torch-boy. three years later he was appointed
a member, and in 1853 was elected ckrk. During 1862 he was elected stew-
ard and then foi'emau of the company. On the reorganization he was traus-
fcrred to this company as second foreman, which irasition he held until March,
1881, when he was promoted to his present position. Captain Bird has been
carrying oh a provision business for .t numlwr of years. He is a meml>er of
Union Lodge of Masons and the Boston Veterans.

Fkkuinano William Wkhucr (Fig. 2), driver, is a Boston boy, being
born in Roxbury District, January 31, 1856. After leaving school he learned
l/te iiittcliiuiat (rade, .-lud in February, VftTi, eutevei ttiva 4e\jMU'ttetti; as a

Ladui h t:„Mi-Ast -Sv.. ■;. — Vi-i-i t

HiSTOHY or B08T0y FIBiS DEPARTMENT. 647

call-8ubetitute in Eugine Company No. 14, and January 4, 1878, wan made a
call-man. July 31, 1880, be was appointed a permanent member and
ansigned as driver of Hone Company No. 7. June 26, 1887, he was trans-
ferred back to Engine ComfMiny No. 14. While drii'er of the hose-carriage,
July, 1887, on the way to Box 282, Engineman Perry of that oomi)any was
thrown from the engine in front of his horse ; but Mr. Webber was equal to
tlie emergency, and by a quick morement pulled his horse to one side witli
such force as to throw him oif his feet, which undoubtedly sared the life of
Mr. Perry. Mr. Webber was highly complimented by the board for his
presence of mind and Judgment. On August 26, 1887, he was transferred
to this company as driver. He is a member of the Boston Velerans.

Joseph H. Kennet (Fig. 8) was bom in Boston, Mass., September 25,
1858. He was a teamster by occupation, and was appointed a permanent
substitute November 23, 1888, and detailed to this company.

William Lamdells (Fig. 4) was bom in Bathurst, N.B., August 24,
1847. He came to tliis city during 1867, and leamed the carpenter's trade.
He entered tliis service as a call-substitute in this company during the fall
of 1879, and on Febmary 9, 1881, was appointed a call-member. Mr.
Landells is a member of the Boston Veterans.

William L. Modlton (Fig. 5) was bora in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., January 1, 1837, where he is employed as a carpenter. During the
Rebellion he served in Company E, Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry,
from 1861 to 1862. He Joined Protector Kngine Company No. 2 during
1855, in which he served three years, when he resigned, but joined this com-
pany about twenty years ago. Mr. Moulton is a member of Post 68, G. A. R.

RusTES Gordon (Fig. 6) was bom in Rockland, Me., November 5, 1845.
He came to Boston during 1858, and engaged in the express business. Dur-
ing 1863 he joined Protector Engine Company No. 2. January 1, 1870, it
was changed to Engine Company No. 17, and on May 1, 1872, he was
appointed a permanent member and detailed as driver of hose-carriage.
April 28, 1874, he resigned and became a call-member in tliis company. Mr.
Gordon is a member of Union Lodge and St. Stephen's Royal Arch Chapter
of Masons, Norfolk Lodge 48 and Siloam Encampment No. 12, 1. O. O. F.,
also Boston Veterans. ^ ^^ '

Jason Gordon (Fig. 7) was bom in Dorchester District, Boston, Mass.,
June 17, 1849. He is engaged in tiie florist business. Daring 1803 he
joined Protection EUigine Company No. 2. When that company was changed
he was appointed permanent driver of Ladder Company No. 7, in which he
remained until 1874, at which time he resigned and became a call-member of
this company.

John I. Gurney (Fig. 8) was horn in St. Johnsbury, Vt., October 26,
1858. He came to this city during the fall of 1873, and engaged in the
florist business. In 1881 he Joined this force in this company as a call-
substitute, and during the fall of 1883 was enrolled a call-member.

648 IIISTOBV OF H(lsTO.\ Fim: IlKPAftlMtLVT.

Edmosd Fkubam (¥\%. 9) first saw tlie light in l>orclic8l*r District. Ilos-
ton, Mftse,, October 10, 1844. He joineil tliis compnny during IHtUi, hs :i
call- me tube r. Mr. Fnienn ia a nicmljer of Dorchester Ltxlge -'>4 1 , K. uf 11.

Georoe W. Woouwuhth (Fig. 10) wa« Iwrii in CuMiwullis, N.S.,
October 18, 1S58. He cmnL' to Boston wlien but a diilil. He ih a [iroviiiioii
denier. He enlisled in this dcjiurtmeut in Novetober, 19tJl, us it call-substi-
tute Id this company, and dnring Msy 'ii, \Mi, was ajiiiointed a call-man.
Mr, Woodworth iraa badly injured ;it a fire at Neponset iluring 1881 . He is ii
member of Washington Council No. 10. Ruyut Arcamiin. nud Uphara Assem-
bly, R. S. of Good Fellows.

Edwakd M. FsENi^r (b'ig. II) was born in Dorchester District, Boatoti,
* Mass., April 17, 186fi. IIi> is ii fiirniture-poHsher by trade. October 15,
18S6, he Joined this corujiany &" a cal1-meiiil>er.

Allkm J. McDoMald (Fig. 12) was Iwrn in Cape Breton, N.S.. MarcU
20, 1864. He came to this city dming 1882, and workc<l at the house-
painter's trade. June, 1886, he entered Ihis department ns a cnll-sulMtitute
in thia companj, and on December 30. 1887, nas made a call-member.

CHEMICAL ENGINE COMPANY NO. 5.
Names or MEHBicits sinck 1874.
Permanent hoseman, William H. Gay, ap. 1874 ; riill-hosemen : .T. Mur-
ray, ap. December 10, 1874 ; J. R. Waterman, ap. 1874 ; G. W. Stevens, ap,
October -21, 1878, resigned May 31, 1879; George G. Myron, ap. August 2U.
1881, resigned December iO, |HH|, re.ipjjointed July 9, ISS4, resigned October
a, 1884; W. W. Ellis, ap. May 21, 1882, resigned JuK 7. 188.?; H. V.
Perkins, ap. June 0. 1882, resigned May 7, ISHT ; A. A. Jordan, ap. July 7,
1883, resigned March 14, 1884 ; G. Reis, ap. September 17, 1S86, tr. to Lad-
der Company No. 12, Febniary 3, 1«««.

Present Mehbers.

Euginemiin Johs' T. BntoN (Fig. 1) was bom in Roxbur\- District, Bos-
ton, M.isa., December y. 18.19, He is a leather currier liy trade. Decem-
ber 24, 187!l, he joined this company as a call-member, in which position lie
remained until August 4, 1881, when he w.is appointed a substitute, aixl un
April I, 1882, was promoted a permaui^nt member and assigned to Ladder
Compiiny No. 3, aud on the 21sl nf that month was transferred to Engine
Company No. 4. June 10 he was detailed as driver of the water-tower, in
which he remained until October 8, 188C, when he was transferred to this
uojnpnny in chnige. Mr. Byron is a memlwr of Egleston Council No. 42 of
the Amerieriu Lejjion of Honor.

Ciiarle:a E. Wilson (Fig. 2), driver, was boin in Boston, Mass., M.irch
I.l. 1842. He was a teamster by occupation. He enlisted in the Eleventh
M:issaclinsiptl8 Biittery, in August. 18(13, and served iiiilil Mny, I8R4. and on

. Km.Im-. C..mi".s\ 'Sn. Ti.^Ya**- tA'J.

nisrouY OF uosros fire depautmei^t. 651

December 1, 18G.J, joiued this departincut in Hose Coiupauy No. 3 — now
No. 8 — as a member. During Seplem(>er he was transferred to Engine
Company No. G, and April 1, 1871, was appointed a permanent member, and
detailed as messenger and driver for ex-Chief Damrell. He was transferred
soon after as driver of Extinguisher No. 1, and in February, 1873, was trans-
ferred as driver of Chemical Engine Company No. 1. June 1, 1880, he was
transferred to this company. Mr. Wilson had his leg broken by a kick from
a horse while at the last annual parade, September 18, 1872, and on Christ-
mas-day 1887, had his arm broken by falling down stairs while at a fire in
Blossom street. He is a member of Suffolk Council No. 60, Royal Arcanum.
Edwin Amsden (Fig. 3) was born in Boston, Mass., March 22, 1864. He
is a clerk by occupation, and on March 28, 1885, was appointed a call-
member of this company. Mr. Amsden is a member of Battery A, M.V.M.

HISTORY OF HONTOX FUII-: t)KI-AllT.iHCyT.

CKAl'TEK XIV.

DISTRICT ITO. 10. — DORCHE.'iTER AND WEST ROXBURY.

UNTIL 1793 Dorchester was a part of Suffolk County, and thus practi-
cally Joined to Boeton in all juilicial malt«ra ; but more than fifty years
before ttua time an agitation was begun for a separation from Boston, the
complaint being made that the people who had Inisiueas at the courU in the
city were long detained, to tlic great expense of time and money. The town
therefore voted, in 1743, that it was desirous that the country town-meeliug
be separated from Boston and erected into a dialrict and county by itself.
Id 1784 this vote was reafBrined. When the separation was finitlly made, in
1793, tbe citizens presented a memorial to tbe I/?gialatui-e prntesting against
the division of the County of Snffolk, and praying that Dorchester might In;
annexed thereto. The town began to be encircled by the arms of Boston
during 1803, when Dorchester Neck, now known as South Boston, was taken.
We say taken, for the bill foi- annexation was passed by the Legislature, de-
spite tbe opposition vote of the inhabitants against the meaeure, March G,
1804.

In 1836 the inbabitante of Little Neck (Washington Village) petitioned
to be Joined to Boston. The town of Dorclieater opposed the annexation, and
the committee of tbe General Court reported against it; but the matter was
only delayed, for Washingtou Village was formally aouexci) to Boatoa, May
21, 1855. Roxbnry was the next to succumb, during 1868, In 1867 the sub-
ject of annexing Dorchester was more or less agitated by tbe citizens them-
selves, who brought tbe matter before the Boston city government, and
secured the appoiutment of a board of commission, to confer with commission-
ers appointed by the town. No immediate action followed, but a. year later
the matter was taken up, tins time from the Boston side ; and by order of the
City Council, passed December 2'2, 1868, the Mayor was requested to appoint
a commission of three discreet and intelligent persons, carefully to examine
the subject. The result of this examination was a unanimous report for an-
nexation. In May, 1869. the subject came up before the Legislature. The
Mayor and City Council urged the auncxation. An act was passed by the
Legislature annexing the town, provided that a majority of legal voters in
Boston and in Dorchester were in favor of it. A special election was held
simultaneously in both places, on June 22, 1869. There were 928 votes for
the project and 726 against. The annexation took place on tbe first Monday
in January (4th), 1870.

HISTORY or BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. ifi56

By this act the area of Boston, which, with the anDexation of Rox-
bury, amounted to 5,370 acres, was nearly doubled, — Dorchester adding
4,532 acres. If we add the area which Boston acquired by annexing
South Boston and Washington Village, — 1)08 acres, — the total acreage
she obtained from Dorcliester was 5,432. West Bozbury followed the
example of her older sister, January 5, 1874, which added a territory em-
bracing an area of 7,848 square acres, with a population aggregating 9,000
people.

Four large factories are in operation • in this district, the most noticeable
being the chocolate milb, and several paper mills. The whole territory being
devoted, and will continue to be so for j'ears to come, as a residential section
for those who do business in the city proper. Regarding the fire department
of the early days we have no data at hand to enable us to write an accurate
account ; we know, however, that the old '^ fire laddies " of this place were
equally zealous and enterprising as those of the neighboring towns, and kept
pace with the improvements in apparatus, — at the time of anhexation there
being one steam fire-engine and several hand -engines, besides ladder-trucks
and hose-carriages. (See under date 1873, this volume.)

The district is bounded as follows: All the southerly part of Boiton
south of districts 8 and 9, including West Roxbury. The apparatus in the
district are Engines Nos. 16, 18, 19, 20, 28, 30 ; Ladders Nos. 6, 10, and
16; and Chemical No. 4. The headquarters for the district chief is at the
house of Engine Co. No. 18.

District Chief J. Foster Hewins was born in Dorchester District,
Boston, Mass., April 5, 1838. After leaving school he was employed in the
grocer}' business. He first did fire duty when but seventeen years of age,
as a member of the volunteer company attached to Torrent Engine No. 3,
where he remained until it was disbanded. He enlisted in 1862 in Company
I, Forty-Second Massachusetts Regiment, as sergeant, and served nine
months, and was taken prisoner at Galveston, January 1, 1863. On his return
he organized a volunteer company, of which he was made captain, which
was in service until steam was introduced, when he was appointed foreman
of Torrent Engine Company No. 18, which position he .held until April 7,
1874, when he was promoted to his present office. Chief Hewins is assisted
by Call-Chief J. F. Rogers.

Call District Chief James F. Rogers will be recognized on page 653. He
first saw the light, July 20, 1832, in Langdon, N.H. In April, 1851, he
came to this city and entered into mercantile business. During the late war
he served in Company E, Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers, from November,
1861, to October, 1862, during which time he was wounded at Fair Oaks.
Ten years after his discharge he was appointed chief engineer for the
town of West Roxbury. During 1873 lie retired, and remained out of the
service until January 20, 1875, at which time he was appointed to his present
position. Chief Rogers is a member aud P. Gr. ol C^v\\TicJ^«iQ^\vi \i^%^ "v^.^

666 BiSTony of hostux fihe i>Ef.inT.vEM:

I. O. O. F., aod ElioU Lodge of Masons. He in ctigageii ns suiifrtuUjndoiit
of Uie Jftmaica Plaia Gas-LigLt Comimny.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. IG.
Names ok Mesibkks sisck 1874.
S&muel O. Hebard, driver up. October, 1S69, icsigDcd August 24, 1887 ;
Eugene U. Freeman, engineman, ap. October, 1S69, i-esigued March 31,
1877; Charles F. Uatl, assutaut engiuemun, resigned; Williani Sbicldn,
BflBistant enginenian and hoMiuHii from 1869 to 1887 ; William W. Cnrsley,
foreman, ap. 1869, resigned December 6, 1882; Honice N. Flummcr, ap.

1869. resigoed 1876; Jacob H. Taylor, ap. ISGa, resigned 1871 ; David S.
Black, tr. to Ladder Company No. 6 ; Thomas Strangman, resigned in 1872 ;
David J. O'ConneU, eiiginemaa, ap. April, 1877, tr. Majr 1, 1880, to Engine
Company No. 28.

Prxsbmt M rubers.

Captain Edwin R. Merrili, (Fig. 1) was bom in Concord, N.H.,
August 11, 1841. He came to tbis city during 1863, and was employed
as a teamster. December 1, 1872, he was assigned to tiiia company as
permanent driver of bose-carriage. He was only fourteen months in that
position when he was promoted to captain.

Engineman Rurus L, Masoh (Fig. 2) was born Id Northampton. N.H.,
May 3, 1838. During 1855 he Joined Mascoma Engine Company No. 2, at
Lebanon, N.H., in which he worked until 1858. He came to this city the
following year, and worke<l at the machinist's trade, and during January,

1870, began running as a call-substitute in this department. In May, 1871,
he was Appointed a call-man in this company, and on April 15, 1876, was
promoted to assistant engineman and transrerred to Engine Company No.
28, and did the ditties of engineman until May 1, 1880, when he was pro-
moted to his present position and transferred back to this company, the
transfer being at his own request. Mr. Mason is a member of Dor-
chester Lodge 158 of I. O. O. F.

Assistant Engineman Thomas A. Andrews, Jr. (Fig. 5), is a Boston
boy, being born in this city, February 20, IS.il. He is a machinist by trade,
and during the spring of 1872 joined Howard Engine Company No. I, of
Charlestown District. November IS, 1879, he was transferred as call-man
ill Ladder Company No. 9, and resigned to nccept tlie position of a substi-
tute engineman. On May 25, 1881, he was promoted assistant engineman and
assigned to Engine Company No. 26, from which he was transferred, January
31, 1881, to this company. Mr. Andrews is a member of the American
Order United Workmen and the Charlestown Veterans.

Samuel Dana Haricington (Fig. 4), driver, was born in Westboro',
Mass., Svptcmber 30, 1834. He came to tt\\a cvx.;} ^Vcw \)\«. %, c^\\W, where

IIIHTOHY OF ItOSTOS FIRE hKPAUTMKST. 659

he began life as a piano-polisher, and during August, 1857, he joined Hose
Compsny No. 2, then located on Hudson street. Ho remained in it until
1859, and In March, 1862, he Joined Engine Company No. 3. He enlisted,
in July, 1862, in Company C, First Heavy Artillery, in which he served until
1864. On his return he rejoineil Engine Coni|>auy No. 3. May, 1874, lie
was transferred to Engine Company No. 26 as captain, and in October of the
same year was transferred to Engine Company No. S as hoseman. Septem-
ber 16, 1887, he was transferred U> tliis company in hui present position.
Mr. Harrington is a member of Mount Lebanon Lodge of Masons.

JOHV HirrcHiifsoK (Fig. 5) was bom in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., May 17, 1842. He is a wood*moulder by trade. He enlisted in Bat-
tery A, First Light Battery, September 5, 1861, and ser\-ed until October 9,
1864. He Joined Fountain Engine Company No. 1 during the spring of 1865,
and remained there until January 1, 1870, when he Joined this company.
He is a member of Norfolk Lodge No. 48, I. O. O. F., and Post 68, 6. A. R.

Jbdediah Strangman (Fig. 6) first saw the light in Pi'ince Edward
Island, August 29, 1839. He went to Newburyport, Mass., when but a child,
and on January 2, 1854, came to this city and worked at his trade, harness-
making. He enlisted on May 25, 1861, in Company £, First Massaq^usetts
Lifantry, and served three years. He Joined Fountain Engine Assb^Jation
during 1867. After his return he Joined Fountain Engine Company No. 1,
and January 1 , 1870, became a member of this company. Mr. Strangman
is a member of Post 102, 6. A. R., the R. S. G. F., Uncataquisset Tribe of
Red Men, Dorchester Lodge of 1. O. O. F., Ellison Encampment, and the
Firemen's Charitable Association.

MmoT B. Thayer (Fig. 7) was bom in Milton, Mass., June 23, 1839.
He entered this department in Hose Company No. 1, of Dorchester, as a
calNman, during 1868. January 1, 1870, he Joined this company. Mr.
Thayer is employed as a janitor.

JoHK Bawmbister (Fig. 8) was born in Boston, Mass., December 13,
1846. He enlisted in Company A, Fifth Regiment, on July 12, 1864, and
served until November, 1864. He then returned, and worked at his trade,
that of cabinet-making, and entered this department in the spring of 1865,
in Fountain Engine Company No. 1. January 1, 1870, he Joined this com-
pany. Mr. Bawmeister is a member of Norfolk Lodge No. 40 of I. O. O. F.

William Sciireidek (Fig. 9) was born in Milton, Mass., February 3,
1848. He enlisted in Company F, Fifty- Sixth Infantry, on November 24,
1868, and served until June 6, 1865. On his return he learned the cabinet-
maker's trade, and during the fall of 1865 joined Fountain Engine Company
No. 1 as a volunteer. He joined this company, as a call-member, June 6,
1874. Mr. Schreider is a member of Post 68 of G. A. R.

Augustus Nickerson (Fig. 10) was born in Brewster, Mass., November
5, 1846. He came to this city when eighteen years of age, and learned the
cabinet-maker's trade. He was appomVed SLca\\-\Tv^\\\tvYAv^\\i^^^jWcw^^\i^^

660 iiisjunv OF iiosToy yiiiK bEi'AurMEsr.

17, during IHeti, :i[hI hitvlhI imtil 1^71. wliun ho left tlio dopHrtineiil, but re-
turned id Engine Company No. 17, diirin;; August, 1S74, »n<l joined tbia
Conit>Miy April. |X7IJ. Mr. Nit^korsoii is a member of Dorchester Lo<lge
No. liWt^ I. 0. 0. K.. imkI Temple I^Klgo No. il of Ainerieaa Order of United
WoHcmen.

Srt.ve8TKK 11. Hi^iiAuu, Jr. (Fig. II), wss Iwru in Dorchester District,
Boston, Hass., b'ebninry 9, IMii. He enlisted in Company I, Forty-Second
RegimeDt, in 1864, and served one hundred diiys. On his return lie worked
at the express business, and during 187G joined this eompsny as a c;all-sub-
stitute, and six months later was appointed a uall-memher.

Lebkus G. Smith (Fig. 12) was born in Dorchester Dietrict, Boston,
Mass., Octotwr 31, 1856. After leaving sdiool he learned the cabinet-maker's
trade, and oa Decemlwr 21, 1882, entered this department as a call-member of
this company.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 18.
Names of Members since 1874.
Lewis Briggs, tr. to Engine Company No. 20, Uay, 1880, died Jannai; 5,
1882 ; Henry W. Bauch, ap. July 21, 188:!, tr. to Engine Company No. 25,
February 25, 1886 ; Charles B. Cluaon, rea^oed June 6, 1874 ; John Connell,
ap. June 6, 1874, tr. to repair-shop May 11,1875; Timothy Donaboe, resigned,
by limit of age, November 11, 1887; Henry Fobea, resigned, limit of age,
November II, 1887; Samuel Gleason, ap. June C. 1874, resigned March 20,
1877; Maurice Hailiimn, resigned April 19, 1877; William J. Hickey, ap.
November 9, 1884, promoted permanent member and tr. to Ladder Company
No. 3, July 29, 1887 ; H. J. McNabb, ap. August 1, 1874, resigned July 21
1882 ; Edward Moffatt, ap. July 1, 1877, resigned November 7, 18S2 ; John £.
Munn, ap. May 16, 1886, resigned September 21, 1888 ; W. A. Piekard, ap.
November 8, 1882, tr. to Engine Company No. 3, February 16, 1888 ; J. J.
Riley, ap. September 13, 1888, tr. to Engine Company No. 15.

Pkesent Mem hers.
Captain John Collioan{ Pig. 1) was born in Watertown, Mass., December
20, 1837. He came to this city when but a child and began life as a carpenter.
During 1842 he became connected with the Roxbury department, joining
Torrent Engine Company No. 6. In 1874 he was elected a regular mem-
ber, and the following year assistant foreman ; a year later he was chosen
foreman. He nomiuHlly resigned during 1852, but did active duty when
called upon, and returned again in 1837, and was elected assistant en-
gineer of the Rosbury depnrtinent, whidi |xtsition be held through its
various changes. Septemt>cr 8, 1884. he was assigned captain of this com-
pany. He was injured March 17, 1880, in Roxbury, and again at Temple-
place fire, December 23, 1872. He is a charter member of the United
Workmen and the Roval Arcanutn.

E.v<;iNK CoMl■A^v No, 18, — PagcGGI.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 668

Eogincman Fkkd H. Bronsdon (Fig. 2) first saw the light in Milton,
Mass., Jnne 28, 1838. He began life as a machinist, and on August 26, 1862,
enlisted in Ck>mpany H, Thirty-Ninth Regiment, in which he served until he was
wounded in the ankle, at Hatches' Run, Februarj 6, 1865 ; discharged May
26. May, 1857, he became a member of Independence Engine Company No. 5,
of Neponset, in which he served until Engine Company No. 20 was put in
commission, May 15, 1875 ; he was promoted assistant engineman and as-
signed to that company. May 20, 1880, he was promoted to his present
position.

Assistant Engineman David Ripley (Fig. 8) was bom in Hingham,
Mass., April 30, 1830. He came to this city during 1848 and learned
the britannia business, and in May, 1849, joined Torrent Engine Company
No. 8, of Dorchester, as u member. He was elected steward during
1850, and held that position until 1860, when he left the city, but returned
one year later, and on April 1, 1871, was promoted to his present position.
Mr. Ripley is a member of Norfolk Lodge, I. O. O. F., Siloam Encamp-
ment, Boston Council, K. of H., and Boston Veterans.

WiLUAM H. CooPBR (Fig. 4), driver, was bom in Boiston, Mass.,
August 26, 1847. He was employed as a teamster. During 1865 he Joined
Torrent Engine Company No. 3, of Dorchester District. Deotmber 25,
1869^ he was transferred to this company as a permanent driver.

Gbobob L. PiTMAK (Fig. 5) was bom in Boston, Mass., November 28,
1840. He is engaged in the provision business. He enlisted in Company I,
Forty-Second Massachusetts Regiment, in August, 1862, and served until
August 20, 1863. During 1855 he entered this department as a torch-boy in
Torrent Engine Company No. 3, of Dorchester, in which he remained until
annexation, when he came to this company as a call-member. Mr. Pitman
was severely injured at the fire at Tha3*er's house. He is a member of
Norfolk Lodge No. 48, and Siloam Encampment No. 12, I. O. O. F., and
Benjamin Stone, Jr., Post 68, 6. A. R.

James F. McIntosh (Fig.. 6) was appointed a call-member of this com-
pany July 1, 1877.

Peter F. Connors (Fig. 7) was bom in Roxbury District, Boston, Mass.,
March 11, 1865. He is employed as a teamst^,~'and on October 2, 1888,
was appointed a call-member of this company.

Peter White (Fig. 8) was bom in County Roscommon, Ireland, August
13, 1861, and came to this city on May 16, 1879, where he engaged in the
periodical business. He was appointed a call-member of this company
November 14, 1888.

Walter H. Miner (Fig. 9) was appointed a call-man in this company
April 11, 1889.

HISTORY OF HO.slli\ riIcK ItKI'AltTMKXT.

KX(;IXK COMPANY NO. 13.

Nahks or Mkmukcik since 1(474.
P. H*CroUy, aiwistatit on^iiJDcniiiii, np. June 7. lH7t, Ir to Engine Nu.
21 ; George H. Bird, ap. June 7, lt«74, resigned OctoUr l.'i, 1687 ; II. I).
Tucker, ap. Jnue 7, 1874, resigawf Haj 10, 18«D ; E. D. Towner, ap. .lunu
7, 1874, di^ JuDe 7,1878; Joseph AbcnKeller, np. June 7, 1874, rciti}{nt.-il
January 8, 1875; William U'alker, ap. Jtino 7, 1874, resiguud ; George L.
Burt, ap. June 7, 1874, iii.'iigiied ; C. E. Stevenson, ap. June 7, 1874, ic-
signed; J. A. Wjllianis, np. June 7, IH'i, tr. to Engine No. 23; Wnrren
Berry, no record; Joseph Appcrccllei-, no recoi'd ; Geoi^e H. Bird, np, Jime
7, ]874, resigned, 1887; Williitui llnrt. iisaietAnt eDginetnan, no record.

pRESKNT Members.

Captain Gfx>rqe F. Fehmo (Fig. 1) was bom in Wrentham, Mass.,
Decemtter 14, 1834. He came to this city when but a child, and soon after
learned the carriage-making trade. While a boy he began running with
Alert Engine No. 4, and wlien eighteen yeara of age became a member of
that company. He was a 8uction<hoseman the flrtt year ; in the second be
was elected foreman of the ieading-boae, and after that, second foreman
of the company ; shortly after was appointed steward, and two years later
was elected foreman. He enlisted in the Second Ctmipauy, Andrew Sharp-
ahooters, October 20, 1861, and remained three years. On his return he
joined his former company, and during 1868 was promoted aasiatant engineer
of District No. 4, of West Roxbury, which he held until annexatiou, and in
May of the same year he was enrolled as a caU-meml>er of this company,
and promoted call-foreman. May 1, 1872. November 16, 1884, he was pro-
moted permanent captaiu. Captain Fenno was thrown from the hose-cart
while going to Box 353, on July 28, 1888, and struck ou his head, whicli
badly injured his left eye. He is a member of Norfolk Lodge, I. O. O. F.,
Siloam Encampment, Hyde Park Lodge No. 537, K. of H., and the Massa-
chusetts Firemen's Association.

Engiueman Ezra B. Hebard (Fig. 2) was born in Mattapan District,
Boston, Mass.. August 23, 183l>. After leaving school he learned the mechan-
ical engineer's trade. When eighteen years of age he joined Alert Engine
No. 4, in which he served until 1861. He enlisted in January, 1862, on
board frigate " San Jncinto," and was discharged seventeen months later, for
siukiiess. Ou his return he was employed in the tow-boat service, and
entered this department again December 27, 1870, and one week later whs
promoted engineman and assigned to this company. Mr. HebanI is a mem-
ber of Winnisipet Lodge No. 24, 1. O- O. P., and F^quity Council No. 50,
Knights of Honor.

Assistant Engiueman Edwakii R. Stern (Pig. 3) was born in Boston,
December 17, 18Gt. After leaving; school he learned I he machinist's trade.

JlIsrOHY OF UOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 667

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February, 1H82, lie was appoiiitetl a call- substitute iu this company, and
December f!G, 1883, was ap|)oiDteil a permanent substitute and detailed on
s|>ecial duty. November 10, 1HH4, he was made a i)ermanent hoseman, and
two years later was pix>moted to his present position. While at the Lewis
fire, September, 1887, he fell and hurt his wrist.

LuTiiEK M. Knox (Fig. 4), driver, was born in Leventon, Me., January
28, 1829. During his youth he joined the department at Dover. N.II., as a
member of Protector Engine Company No. 2. He came to this city about
thii*ty years ago, and worked at the shoemaker's trade, and soon after joined
Alert Engine Company, in which he was promoted to foreman of the leading-
hose. On the reorganization he was appointed a permanent member and
detaile<1 as driver of this engine. Mr. Knox was severely injured, during
1878, while exercising the hoi*ses.

Henky B. Tuckkr (Fig. 5),;5enior calUhoseman, was born in Dorchester
District, Boston, Mass., December 30, 1846. He is a blacksmith by trade,
and during 18G4 he joined Alert Engine Company No. 4 as a member, and was
shortly after elected a member on section-hose. On annexation he was ap-
pointed a cali-hoseman.

Jonathan Baker (Fig. 6) was bom in Yarmouth, N.S., Octojber 26,
1837. He came to Boston during 1857 and learned the carpenter's trade, and
during 1858 joined Torrent Engine Company No. 3, and on annexation became
a member of this company. He enlisted during September, 1862, in Company I,
Forty-Second Massachusetts Regiment, in which he served eleven months. He
is a member of the American Legion of Honor.

John D. Scannell (Fig. 7) was born in Cork, Ireland, March 18,

1845. He came to this city during 1866 and learned the blacksmith's trade,
and soon after entered this department as a member of Alert Engine Company
No. 4. He enlisted in Company I, First Massachusetts Militia, during
1862, and served two years. Mr. Scannell was badly injured by the spike of
the ladder.

James A. Hersey (Fi^. 8) first saw the light in Dorchester District,
Boston, Mass., October 26, 1843. During the fall of 1862 he enlisted in
Company B, Forty- Fifth Massachusetts Regiment, and served until July, 1863.
On his return he worked at his trade, that of a blacksmith, and on June, 1^74,
joined Alert Engine Company No. 4. Mr. Hersey is a member of American
Legion of Honor, Hyde Park Lodge 437, K. of H., and Norfolk Lodge 48 of
I. O. O. F.

Nicholas Bukckiiakt (Fig. 9) was born in Germany, November 10,

1846, and during April, 1H55, came to this city and worked at the starch-mak-
ing business. During 1866 he joined Alert Engine Company No. 4. On
annexation he left the service, but came back two veai*s later and worked as a
call-substitute six years, when he was made a call-member. He is a member
of Equity Council 50, American L. of H.

L. A, WiTiiiNGTOS (Fig. 10) was \>on\ \u \^oxc\\^^Vjc:c Wx'^Xxx^V^ NS^'^^"^^

668 iilsTOHV OF iiii^itty nujc DKi-AnrMKsr.

Mass., February 27, 1)^3. He )>ecanie conuoctod with tliis cuiii|miiy I'V-liru-
ary, 1885, ami is a member of Amuricnii L. of 11. am) Red Men.

ENGINE COMPANV NO. 20.
Names dp Memreks stNch 1M74.

Fred H. Bronsdon, reap. .Innc H, \nM. tr. to Engine Compouj' No, I**,
May 20, 1880; Warren R. Smilh. ap. Febi-uary 6, 1«82, tr. to Engine Com-
pany No. 15, Febfnary 1, |i^«C; G. W. Simpson, renp. June 8, 18M4,
resigned; W. O. Swan, reap. June H, 1R84, resigned i G. G. Dennlson,
reap. June 8, 1KH4, resigned Slny 21. \>^Hi ; Rteplien Moiilton, rca|i. June (4,
1884, resigDed December 21, \X.m; Edn-in F. Fii^ld. renp. June K, 1HK4, re-
signed February 4, 1887; Geoi-ge W. Kidinrdsou, reap. June 8, 18»44,
resigned October 1, 1888 ; Lnvis Briggs, up, May 20. 1«K0, died Jniinary 15,
1882.

PicBSKNT Members.

Captain Willuh G. Blancharii (Fig. I) was bora in Dorcbcster Dia-
trict, Boston, Haas., January 10, 18:18. He entered this departraeDt May 19,
1855, as a member of IndegModence Engine Company No. 5, and in 1860 left
the serriee, but returned again on October 6, 1862. February fi, 1665, he was
elected call-foreman, and on Maj' 6, 1867, was appointed cleric. May 4, 1868,
he was chosen clerk and treasui-er, and was made senior hosemaa of Engine
Com|>anyNo. 20, April 24, 187.5, and call-foreman May, 1882, and on Novem-
ber 16, 1884, was promoted to his present position. Captain Blanchaixl was in
the cari)enter business for a number of years. He is a member of Neponset
Lodge 84 of \. O. O. F., Firemen's Charitable Association, and tbe Home
Circle.

Engineman Fbakrun Muzzr (Fig. 2) was bom in Gardner, Me., April
2, 1828. When 18 years of i^e he became a member of Fire King Engine
Company No. 3, of that town, and five years laicr came to this city and worked
at the machinist's trade. He entered tbe service October 6, 1862, in Inde-
pendence Engine Company No. 5, of Dorchester, as n member. Onanncxaiion
he was promoted to liis present |>ositiou. Mr. Muzzy was run over by the
hose-carriage, which seriously hurt liis arm; he was also badly hurt on the
l)ttck by being thrown from the engine i^ainst the curbstone. He is a mem-
ber of Boston Lodge 134. K. of H., Neighborly CInb of Neponset, and the
Firemen's CUaritable Association.

Assistant Engiueman Charles H. SMirii (Fig. 3) was born in Ports-
mouth, N.H., April 4, 1844, and came to this city when but a chil't. After
leaving schoo! he learned tlic raacliinist's trade. He enlisted in Company E,
Sixteenth Massacliusetts Regiment, on July 12, I8G1, and served three years;
and on April 13, 1871, entered this department ns n cill'member of Engine
Company No. la, and on July il, ISH, waa \womo\.eA Ui U\« \)osition of as-

msTouv OF liosTo.y firk ukpartment. 671

sistant engineinan. February 1, 1H86, lie was transferred to this company.
Mr. Smith was one of the unfortunates at the Satnmet mattress faetorv fire,
where he was crushed by falling walls, which broke his left leg and severely
injured his head and back. He is a member of Post 34, G. A. R., and
Boston Veterans.

Georok R. Takbrll, driver, entered this department March 21, IH74,
as a member of Engine Company No. 2, and on May 10, 1882, was transferred
to Engine Company No. 4, from which he was transferred to this company,
January 16, 188G.

Frakrlin C. p. Emery (Fig. 4), senior call-hoseman, was lx>rn in Rock-
land, 3Ie., June 20, 1842, and came to this city when very young. He is a
house-painter by trade. He enlisted in Company I, Forty-Fourth Massachu-
setts R^ment, and served nine months, after which he became a member of
Independence Engine Company No. o, and soon after was enrolled a member
of this company. Mr. Emery is a member of Union Lodge Masons, Ne|x>n-
set Lodge No. 84, I. 0.0. F., Boston Lodge No. 134, K. of H., Post 68,
6. A. R., Boston Veterans, and Firemen's Charitable Association.

William R. Pillsbuuv (Fig. o) first saw the light in Dorchester Dis-
trict, Boston, Mass., July 27, 1839. He is a carpenter by trade. During
1*857 he became a member of Salamander Engine Company No. 2, of West
Roxbury, and on February 2, 1863, joined Independence Engine Company
No. 5, of Dorchester, and upon annexation was made a member of this com-
pany. December 13, 1871, he was elected secretary and treasurer, and
continued so until the creation of the Board of Fire Commissioners, when this
office was abolished. Mr. PiUsbury is a member of Boston Lodge No. 134,
K. of H., Ne|K)nset Ix)dge No. 84, I. O. O. F., and the Firemen's Charitable
Association.

Gkorge W. Bkrry (Fig. 6) was born in Kittery, Me., December 14,
1836, and when a boy came to this city. When thirteen years of age he acted
as torch- boy in Protector Engine Company No. 2. and later on was promoted
foreman of leading-hose of Inde|)endence Engine Company No. 5, of Nepon-
set, and during 1871 was elected a call-substitute in this company. On the
reorganization he was ap|)ointed a call -member. Mr. Berry had the cord of
his right hand severed, by which he has lost the use of 4iis second finger, at a
fire on Richmond street. He is a blacksmith by trade.

George S. Blaisdkll (Fig. 7) was born in Quincy, Mass., January 12,
184.'). He first began fire duty in tiiat town when young, joining Tiger
Engine Company No. 2, nnd remained until 1861, when he moved to this
city, and in 18G7 joined an engine company of Dorchester. He joined
this company, as a cali-siibstitute, some time after, and December 21, 1880,
was appointed a cail-niember.

Joseph H. IIoyt (Fi<]j. H) is a Boston boy, IxMng l)orn in Dorchester Dis-
trict, Boston, Mass., February 4, 1H4M. Dining 1877 he joined IndevieudaxiRft.
Engine Company No. 5, as a nveiulK'V, a\u\ on W\^ x^wo^\C\Tss.\ACivv Xnr. ^^^

672 HISTORY OF iiosroy rnn: nKi'MirMKsr.

made a cnll-milMtitiite, bul wiix a|j|Htinte<i a call-mnii on Miiy -id, 1882.
Mr. Hoyt has beeu in tUi^ [miviHion husiui'tui for it niiiribcr of yi-ani, Hud is a
memtiLT of Neponaet Lotlf^c So. «4, I. O. O. F., Ikwton Lcnlge Nti. I3J,
K. of H,, tbe NeigUborly Club of Nc|>otiMt, and tliv I<'iremt!u'ii Clinriltible
Association.

Gakunfji Demmison (Fig. 9) wiia liorn in Dorcliratcr District, Boston,
Mass., August 28, 1856. Ik- is a. lioiisi>-|HLiikter by trade, nod on Deeemlii-r
28, 1880, entered this biTvioe, as u call- sit Iwti lute in this company, .ind on
Octol>er 12, 1888, was a|)|)oiiitcd » member. Mr. Denaisun is a member of
.■^oangetaba Tribe No. 21 of lied Mcu.

Hknrv D. Murpmv (Fig. 10) was born in DorcUesler District, Boston,
Mass., November 5, 18(i(), utul, after leaving school, leurncil the harness-
making trade. He was npi<ointcd a call- substitute in this company on June
6, 1882, andon October U, \Hm, was npimiiited a call-man. Mr. Murphy is
a member of Neponaet Lodge Mo. 84, 1. O. O. F.

Elhes H. Hkath (Fig. II) was bora in Itelfost, Me., April 6, 1862.
He Joined the Belfast department during 18)^0, in Hydraut Engine Company
No. 2, and remained until 188:). He came to this cityiluring IS^."), ami worked
at the wood-working business, and on October 1 2, 1888, joined tliis company.
He is a member of Ncponset Lodge No. 8+, and KUison Kncampment No. 54,
I. 0. 0. F., and Camp No. 30, Sous of Veterans, MiUmont Assembly No. 68,
R.S.G. F.

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 28.
Names op Members since 1875.

This company was reoi^anized January 21, 1875, with the following
officers and members : —

Captain Samuel Abbott, resigned March 25, 1881 ; Engineraan Charles
D. Curtis, resigned April 6, 187G ; William Condry, tr. to Engine No. 30,
July 10, 1883; John Lynch, tr. to Ladder No. 10, June 1, 1882; Frank
Coston, DO record; Conn. Clap, died May 8, 1875; Gus. Fuller, resigned
Deceinlier 1, 1875; James McDonald, died October II, I87H ; Robert Green,
resigned Deccml>er '20, 1875; William Gleason, tr. to Engine No. 18, June
4, 1875; Sewal D. Balkam, resigned June 20, 1885; B. M. Murry, resigned
October 6, 1876; P. H, Hendei-son, ap. December 10, 1875, resigned June
10. 1877; E. S. Wetherbee, ap. June 12, 1875, resigned April 1, 1878; Will-
iam P. Kerby, ap. December 20, 1875, resigned September 1, 1876 ; William
H. Stevens, ap. April 4, 1876, resigned March 1, 1877 ; F, A. Hartford, ap.
December 1, 1876, resigned June 10, 1886; John S. Handy, ap. January
21, 1877, resigned March 20, 1880; Joseph Goodnow, ap. January 1. 1878,
resigned February 1, 1883; R. L. Mason, engiueman, ap. April 15, 1876, tr.
to Engine No. 16, May 1, 1880.

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UISTOBY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, 675

Present Members.

Captain George B. Reiley (Fig. 1) came to Boston from Portland, Me.,
during September, 1869, and worked at tlie carpenter's trade. September 21,
1874, he was admitted a member of Ladder Company No. 4, and on March
6, 1875, was transferred to Ladder Company No. 3 as a permanent man.
Ho remained in that position until September 20, 1876, when he was pro-
moted to the position of assistant foreman of that company. June 1, 1878,
he was promoted to captain, and assigned to Engine Company No. 12, and
April 4, 1881, was transferred to this company. Captain Reiley is a member
of the Masonic Order.

Engineman David J. O'Connell (Fig. 2) was born in Roxbury District,
Boston, Mass., August 19, 1846. After leaving scliool he learned tlie
machinist's trade, and on March 1, 1875, wa^ appointed a permanent hoseman
in Engine Company No. 26. June 21, 1875, lie was promoted assistant
engineman and assigned to Engine Company No. 25, and April 10, 1877,
was transferred to Engine Company No. 16, and acted as engineman, from
which he was promoted to his present position, May 1. 1880. Mr. 0*Counell
was laid up ten days in consequence of injuries received at Box 521, April 10,

1881. He is a member of Brookline Assembly No. 87, R.S. G. F.,''lind the
Firemen's Charitable Association.

Assistant Engineman Charles Windhorn (Fig. 8) was born in Hanover,
Germany, April 7, 1856. He came to this city about twenty years ago, and
learned the machinist's trade. March 4, 1874, be Joined Engine Company
No. 26, and was appointed driver for ex-Chief Engineer Green. June 2, 1881,
he was promoted a permanent member, and was transferred, October 16,

1882, to this company, and promoted to his present position. He was thrown
from the hose-carriage while going to Box 532, on April 11, 1885, and
severely injured his spine. Mr. Windhorn is a member of Boston Council
No. 93 of the American Legion of Honor and the Barnicoat Association.

John Glennon (Fig. 4), driver, first saw the light in Jamaica Plain
District, Boston, Mass., March 21, 1859. He began life as a teamster, and
on February 25, 1883, entered this department as a substitute. July 9, 1883,
he was appointed a permanent member and assigned to this company as
driver of engine.

Alfred A. Bestwick (Fig. 5) was born in Dedham, Mass., July 19,
1834, and came to this city when a boy. He is a harness-maker and trimmer
by trade. During 1865 he became a member of the Francis Head Engine
Company of West Roxbur}-, in which he was elected foreman during 1867.
The following year he left the department, and remained out until
January, 1875, when he was admitted a member of this company. He
enlisted, August, 1861, in Company F, Eighteenth Mas8achuset;ts Regiment,
and served one year. Mr. Bestwick broke his arm, on December 23, 1885,
at the Centre-street fire. He is a member of Ft«A\k.V\\i ks»fe\s^^ ^^^
R. S. \T. F.

676 llltiTOHY Of lH>SIOS FUIK hF.I'.M

FuANK O. Rhodes (Fig. U) wuh l>om nt Wiilpolc, Mass,, November 8,
18aS, and came to Boston (luring 1K61I, wIigiv he leumeU the roofEr'u trade.
He entered this dcpnrbneDt. Jummry 1, 1K7J, oa ti mi-'mber of tliis comimuy.
Mr. Rhodes iiftd liis feet frozen at a, lire on Centre -street, December 20,
1883.

Nicholas Albreciit (fig. 7) wm born in Rien, Gcnnnny, Jnniiary 21,
1846, and came to this city diirin<r lUC^i. tie Is u barber by trmle, aud during
18C8 became a member of Jamuica Knginc Company No. 3, and in the
following year joined Lsdcier Coniii.iny No. I, of West Roxbury. March
20, 1880, he joined this com|>nny. Mr. Albrocht had his shoulder dislocated
at a Bre, March 20, 1885. He iu a member of Lodge 70, I. 0. 0. F., and the
Boston Veterans.

Eugene Aykrs (Fig. 6) wiis a|i|ioiiited a call-member of this compiiny
January 1, 1874.

John B. UcKat (Fig. 9) was agipointed In this department, as a call-
member of this company, September 10, 1887.

William T. McCorhack (Fig. 10) wtia born in Jamaica Pluiu District,
Bottton, Mass., December 6, 1852. He is a carpenter by trade, and un
March 23. 1880, entered this department as u member of this conipnny.
Mr. Mc('ormaclc is a member of the Roxbmy Veterans.

Georoe Alexamdbr (Fig. 11) nns born in Boston, Mass., Jnne 27,
1865. H6 is a liouse-painter by trade, and entered this department as a call-
substitute in this company, November 16, 1887.

Thomas J. Fitzgerald (Fig. 12) was born Id Concord, Mass., Novem-
ber 18, 1851:1, and came to this city when but a child, where he was employed
as a teamster imlil his appointment on this department, as a perauwent
substitute, Janusry 18, 1889.

CHEMICAL ENGINE COMPANY NO. 7.
Names of Memuers since September 21, 187G.

Henry Colbnrn, resigned March 20, 1879; Albert Hutchins, resigned
April 30, 1881; Abijah Draper, resigned November 15, 1877; E. B.
Wctherell, ap. March 2, 1880, resigned July 20, 1881 ; W. H. Hutchins, ap.
May 24, 1881, resigned November 20, 1882; F. A. Brock, ap. Apnl 15,
1882, resigned June 17, 1882; F. A. Morrill, np. Decembers, 1882, resigned
April 5, 1889.

This company went out of commission July 10, 1883, the members of
the company being transferred to

ENGINE COMPANY NO. 30.
John E. Shannon, Jr., ap. July 10, 1883, tr. to Engine Company No. 7,
January I, 18H4.

niSTORY OF liOSrON FIHE DEFAHTMENT. 679

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Present Membkks.

Captain James B. Prescott (Fig. 1) was born in Newport, Me., October
8, 1836. He eaine to this city during 1852, and worked at the carpenter's
trade. December 1, 1850, lie joined Franklin Ladder Company No. 3, as a
member, and during January, 18G0, was promoted driver, wliich position lie
held until October, 1874, at which time he was promoted foreman. Septem-
ber 10, 1876, he was transferred to Chemical Company No. 7, and July 10,
1883, was transferred to his present position. Captain Prescott is a member
of Siloam Lodge No. 2, L O. O. F., and a life member of the Firemen's
Charitable Association.

Engineman Thomas Nanneky (Fig. 2) was born in Boston, Mass.,
May 2, 1837. He is a mnchinist by trade. February 22, 1864, he was
appointed engineman in Engine Company No. 7. April, 1866, he was
transferred to Engine Company No. 10, and on October, 1871, was pro-
moted engineman and assigned to Engine Company No. 14. June 1, 1882,
he was transferred to Engine Company No. 22, and July 10, 1883, was trans-
ferred to this company. Mr. Nannery is a member of Tremont Lodge 1480,
K. of H., and C. O. Foresters.

Assistant Engineman Frank S. Bradbury (Fig. 3) first saw thn^ light in
Yarmouth, N.S., October 1, 1848. When nine years of age he came to this
city. He is a machinist by trade. September 7, 1882, he was appointed a
hoseman in Engine (Company No. 22, and July 10, 1883, was promoted to
his present position and assigned to this company. Mr. Bradbury is a
member of Marion Lodge No. 66 of American Order United Workmen.

William T. Condry (Fig. 4), driver, was born in West Rozbury
District, Boston, Mass., October 2i, 1851. He began life as a teamster.
He was appointed driver of Francis Head Engine Company No. 1 , of West
Roxbury, and on reorganization was transferred to Engine Company No.
28. July 10, 1883, he was transferred to this company.

Walter F. Spear (JFig. 5), senior calUhoseman, was bom in Quincy,
Mass., October 24, 1844. He is a carpenter by trade. September 10,
1868, he joined Salamander Engine Company No. 2, of this district, as a
substitute, and on January 20,. 1875, was transferred to Chemical Engine
Company No. 7, and was made a member, and has been in this hpuse ever
since.

George B. Prescott (Fig. 6) was born in Boston, Mass., August 2,
1862. He is a clock-maker by trade, and on February 2, 1882, became
connected with this department as a member of Chemical Engine Company
No. 7, and was transferred to tiiis company on its organization. He is
a member of Elliot Council No. 2 of the Royal Arcanum. He is a son of
Captain Prescott.

John Peters (Fig. 7) was born in Boston, Mass., August 9^ 18^^^ ^^cA
learned the farming business. Ho, became^, eoww^e.V.^^ ^\\Xi >^5\\a» ^^^^axXxs^^-^s^v*
on October 10, 188H, us a call-membot o^ v\\\s eovw^^t^N .

'vn

680 HISTOHY OF ItOSTd.V FlltK hHI'MtrSIK.ST.

Frkd a. Morkell, cull-liosciniLii, was born in liuston. Muss., April S,
]8a3. He is k bouse -painter hy UihIl-, and on Deceiiil>er 9, 1H83, entonnl
tliia dep&rtment as a meiuber of Clii-iniciil Engine Compatiy No. 7, aitd was
transfeiTed to this company on iu or^'tinizntioa.

LADDER CO.MPANY NO. G.
Names ok Mkmkkics since 1871.
The compan; was orgauizcii Jnituary, 1870, na follows: Henry Crane,
foreman; Samuel Bridget, assietaut, died Jan. 19, 1873; John £. K. Goward,
James H. Bourne, Edmond B. Sinitli, Henry Crane, Jr., Charles £. Sitlnner,
Samuel B. Locklin, E. Piper, and Warren Wild ; W. C. Bourne, ap. June,
1874, resigned August 20, 1877, died June 3l>, imO; Jacob H. Taylor, ap.
June 10, 1874, resigned April 4, 1883, and John Taylor ap. same date, re-
signed January 1, 1881. Walter Jenkins, F. B. Packard, and GraDville
Young were ap. July 13, 1873 ; there is no record of the date tiiey re-
signed.

Present Meubers.
Call-Captain Geokok S. Boobme (Fig. 1) was bom in Falmouth, HaoB.*
February 17, 185S. He came to Boston during 1870, and learned the house-
painter's trade. June 10, 1074, he was appointed a call-member of this
company, and on December 6, 1887, was appointed to his present position.
Captain Bourne is a member of Dorchester Lodge 158, I. 0. O. F., and
Ellison Encampment No. 54, Daughters of Rebekah, American L. of H.,
Riverside Lodge 91, R. S. G. F., and the Firemen's Charitable Association.

D*V[D S. Black (Fig. 2), driver in chaise, was born in Dorchester Dis-
trict, Boston, Mass., April, 7, 1838. After leaving scliool he was employed
as a teamster. January 1, 1870, he was appointed a permanent driver of
hose-wagon in Engine Company No. 16; when this company was organized
he was assigned as driver. Mr. Black was severely injured on February 7,
1886, while exercising the horses. He was laid up eleven weeks at that time,
and three weeks during 1877, from the same cause. He is a member of Blue
Hill Council 451 of K. of H.

Charles T. Needham (Kig. 3) was born in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., October 3, 1848. He is a paper-maker by trade, and in May, 18G4,
enlisted in Company H, Sixty-Second Massachusetts Raiment, in which he
served until the close of the war. December 1, 1870, he was made .a call-
substitute in this company, and on June 10, 1H74, was appointed a call-mem-
ber. Mr. Needhnm is a member of Blue Hill Lodge 142, K. of H., May
Flower IxKige 52, Americau Order of Workmen, and Improved Order of
Red Men.

Wakrek T. Wild (Fig. 4) ivas born in Cliarlcstown District, Boston,
Maas., September I'J, 1842. lie is a caiimcl-TOnkev V,s X>:o.Aej, \\.«. «ii™,\»A.

HISTORY OF IWSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 688

in Company E, SeveDth Massachusetts Regiment, on June 15, 1861, and
served until June 27, 18G4. January, 1870, he joined this company as a call-
man, and in June of the same year was enrolled a call-substitute. During
1871 he moved West, but returned again, and joined this company as a call-
substitute. June 10, 1874, he was appointed a call-member. Mr. Wild is a
member of Dorchester Lodge 158, I. O. O. F., and Post GS^ G. A. R.

James H. Bourne (Fig. 5) was born in Falmouth, Mass., April 1, 1845,
and during 1867 came to this city, where he engaged in the painting business.
During the war he was attached to the U.S. transport ^' Cosmopolitan,"
doing service on the South Atlantic coast, as quartermaster and second offi-
cer, and served until 1866. December 1, 1870, he was appointed a member
of this company. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1873, and served in that
capacity until 1888, when the change was made to have the drivers of Call
Ladder Companies act in that capacity. Mr. Bourne is a member of Shaw-
mut Council 309, Roval Arcanum.

Alfred 6. Baynton (Fig. 6) was born in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., July 18, 1851. He is a mechanical engineer by trade. June 10,
1874, he was admitted a call-member of this company. Mr. Baynton is a
member of Union Lodge, Masons, Dorchester Lodge 158, and Ellison En-
campment 54, I. O. O. F., and Daughters of Rebekah, also the Firemen's
Charitable Association.

Francis H. Crane (Fig. 7) was born in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., March 2, 1853. He is a carpenter by trade. June 10, 1874, he was
appointed a call-man in this company.

John A. Locklin (Fig. 8) was born in Underbill, Vt., March 6,. 1848,
and during 1864 moved to Lowell, and came to this city during the same
year, and learned the cabinet-maker's trade. He entered this service in
Fountain Engine Company No. 1 as a call-man, during September, 1867.
June 10, 1874, he joined this company as a call-substitute, and was appointed
a member June 6, 1881. Mr. Locklin is a member of Dorchester Lodge 158,
I. O. O. F., and Ellison Encampment No. 54.

Elmkr Baynton (Fig. 9) is a Boston boy, being born in Dorchester Dis-
trict, Boston, Mass., January 25, 1862. He is a pluodber by trade, and on
April 21, 1883, he entered this service and was appointed a call-member of
this company.

Horace R. Crane (Fig. 10) flrst saw the light in Dorchester District,
Boston, Mass., January 3, 1861. He was a call-substitute in this company,
and on April 21, 1883, was appointed a call-member. Mr. Crane has been
engaged in the livery-stable business for a number of years, and is a member
of Improved Order of Red Men.

Alonzo p. Baynton (Fig. 11) was born in Dorchester District, Boston,
Mass., August 29, 1859. After leaving school he Ve^xvv^^ >i^\'^ \v^>^.^^-^'si^xi^^
trade, and on April 21, 1883, was appomled a ca\\-ft>i>a^\l\\xi\fc'voi VioLve* ^wsx>^vccvx.
F. S. RowE (Fig. 12), substitute, wixa born \tv \u«.q.o\3:\^> ^.>?l-,^vv^^ "v.

684 irisTOHv OF nosToy fihe department,

IH.'iH, and ciuiic> to this city about teu years ago, and worked at tlie house-
puiiitiiig trade. July 1, 1883, he joined this company as a call-substitute.
Mr. Rowe is a member of Dorchester Lodge 158, I. O. O. F., Riveraide As-
^mbly 'Jl, R. S. (;. F., and the Red Men.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 10.

Names of Mkmbeks since 1874.

E. S. AblK>tt, ap. January 20, 1875, resigned November 21, 1876;
•Joseph Brown, np. January 1, 1874, resigned November 21, 1874; C. K.
Bullock, up. January 11, 1875, resigned December 31, 1886 ; Wm. Buchanan,
ap. December 21, 1876, resigned January 9, 1880; Michael Cork, ap. Janu-
ary 1| 1874, resigned April 1, 1874; Wm. Condry, ap. June 1, 1882, tr. to
Engine 30, July 10, 1883; Wm. Curley, ap. June 1, 1874, resigned Novem-
ber 21, 1874 ; John Curty, ap. January 1, 1874, resigned November 21, 1874 ;
Nicholas Cormack, ap. January 1, 1874, resigned November 21, 1874; Wm.
Conrick, ap. January 1, 1874, resigned November 21, 1874 ; C. J. Cook, ap.
January 20, 1875, resigned March, 1881 ; C. J. Colbatli, ap. January 20,
1875, resigned August 20, 1875; M. Davis, ap. January 20, 1875, died De-
cember 19, 1887 ; Peter Harvey, ap. January 1, 1874 ; B. Judge, ap. January
1, 1874, resigned November 21, 1874; M. Kenny, ap. January 1, 1874, re-
signed November 21, 1874; Joseph Larkins, ap. January 1, 1874, resigned
November 21, 1874 : John McCarthy, ap. January 1, 1874, resigned November
21, 1874 ; John H. Moulton, ap. January 20, 1875, resigned May 14, 1875;
W. F. Mahn, ap. September 21, 1875, resigned December 20, 1876; Daniel
O'Brien, ap. January 1, 1874, resigned November 21, 1874; Patrick Parlow,
ap. January 1, 1874, resigned November 21, 1874 ; Chas. Tulley, ap. Januar}-
1, 1874, resigned August 20, 1874; Geo. P. Trott, ap. January 20, 1875,
resigned December 31, 188G.

Present Members.

Call-Capt. John F. Ik>OTiiBY (Fig. 1) was born in Limerick, Me., March
9, 1846, and came lo Boston during 1866, where he learned the carpenter's
trade. December 2^3^ 1876, he was appointed a call-member in this company,
and on January 13, 1888, was promoted to his present position. Captain
Boothby is a member of Forrest Lodge 148, I. O. O. F., and Anawan Tribe
75, Red Men.

John Lynch (Fig. 2), driver, was born in Lawrence, Mass., December 15,
1851 . He came to Boston during 1869, and worked at the tearaster*s business.
October 8, 1873, he was assigned to Engine Co. No. 28 as driver. June 15,
1882, he was transferred to this company. Mr. Lynch had both of his ankles
sprained in October, 1873, by the overturning of the hose-carriage.

F. A,^, Pea BODY (Fig. 3) was bon\ \v\ SwVem^ Maas.^ Sev)tember 13.
lS/)0, and when but a child came to tUVa c\V\ > viXx^t^ \\^ \^^xw^^ V\vi Vci>\^.

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HISTORY OF BOSTON FIBK DEPARTMENT. 687

painter's trade. He entered this department January 21, 1875, as a member
of this company. Mr. Peabody was injured at the Egleston-square fire five
years ago.

Andrew Thamisch (Fig. 4) was bom in Germany, December 17, 1850,
and came to this city November 16, 1877, where he learned the carriage-smith's
trade. April 16, 1875, he entered this department as a call-member of this
company. Mr. Thanisch is a member of Tremont Lodge, I. O. O. F., and
Qninobequhi Tribe 70, Reil Men.

CuASLBS G. Lynch (Fig. 5) was appointed in this company May 21,
1875, as a ^all-member.

Jbreihah F. Shea (Fig. 6) was bom in Boston, Biass., March 11, 1857.
He is a gardener by trade, and in December 29, 1887, entered the service as
a call-member of this company.

Alfred A. Bestwick, Jr. (Fig. 7), was bora in Dedham, Mass., November
25, 1862, and when nineteen years of age came to this city and leamed the car-
penter^s trade. He entered this department during 1882, as a call substitute
in Engine Co. 28, in which he remained until February 7, 1886, when he was
transferred to this company.

James Murray (Fig. 8) was bom in Liverpool, Eng., December 28, 1860,
and came to this city during 1869, where he learned the tinsmith's trade.
He entered this department as a call-substitute in this company September 5,
1884. He is a member of Samoset Tribe 20, Red Men, and General War-
ren Cdkmy, Pilgrim Fathers.

Albert A. Atsrs, call-ladderman, was bora in Brookline, Mass., Feb. 19,
.1840, and is a carpenter by trade. He entered this department during 1864,
as a member of Jamaica Engine Company No. 3, in which he served four years,
when he left the department. He returaed again on January 14, 1884, as a
call-member of this company. Mr. Ayers is a member of Tribe 75, Red Men,
Massasoit Lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F., and Encampment.

A. W. Sprague, call-ladderman, was bora in Hingham,*Ma8S., March
25, 1849, and came to this city during 1863, where he has been employed as a
derk. He entered this department January 1, 1875, as a call-member of
this company.

LADDER COMPANY NO. 16.

Company organized Aogust 24, 1888.

Present Members.

Lieut. Benj. B. Wright (Fig. 1) was bom in Halifax, N.S., May 15,
1824. He came to Boston when but fifteen years of age, but followed the
sea for a number of years, sailing out of Boston and New York, after which
he engaged in the rigging business, in which he was employed in Ihe Navy-
Yard before and after the late war. He also served as special police officer
in ihe Court-Hou&e for some time . Febvuatj ^ \^b^ ^\\^ y? ^sa ^^m\\XR.<\ ^xs^sLx^^cfK^

688 iiisTOiir OF iiDsioy riiiK uki-

of Ladder Company Xi>. 3, mui wiitt pminotcri nssisbint foromnn .lanuiirr ) ,
1K69, Janunrj 1, 1873. lie was |ii-»niol('il, iLtid asaignoil, nt bis dwii i-eqtiest, to
tlie position of innt« am) BeL'(iiiir|>ilol on bouixt tli» fire-lxjiit, niid n iiLort time
after was promoted first pilot, aii<l 8L>rve<t in tlint cnpncity until AiigUMt 24,
1888, when, at iiis own reqiitiit, lie wiia tmnafcn-ed xa lien tenant in tliai-gi? of
Ladder Company No. lU and Clicmical Coinjiany No. 4. Me is a member of
the K. of P. and tlie lloslon >'<-iei!iiis.

Calvin W. Bat^^s (Fig. 2). driver, n-ns l)ora in Roxbiirv District. lioston,
Hubs., December 23, 183<i. lie w:i3 cmjiloyed in viirions oct-uj in lions iH-foro
takiog up this busiaess, which lie (.-oinmeiK'ed bv rnnning to fires witli American
Engine Company No. 2, when hitl a Imiv. During I860 it was disbanded,
and Dearborn £ngine Company No. 1 was oi^anized. He was apiminted
hoseman in 1863, and driver of tin- hose- carriage in IAG7. Five years later
he was appointed driver of Engine No. 14, and held thai position until 18HR,
when he was transferred, at bis own re<[uest, to this company. Tie is a
member of the Gat«of Temple Lod|;e nf Masons.

D. C. Whittewore {¥\>x. 3) was born in Boston. M.tss., May 9, 1860.
He ie at present engt^ed in thi? coal aii<l wood business, and on tiie organiza-
tion of this company was eurollcd n eall-mcmlier. Mr. Whiltemore is a
member of Bay State Lodge, W. A. M.

fiBNJAHiN COBLBTGH, Jr. (Fig. 4). WHS born tn Waltliam, Mass.,
July 2, 1839, and when but a eliild came to tliis city, where, after leaving
school, he learned the plumber's trade. He entered tliis department at the
time this company was organized. He is a member of Bay State Lodge,
W. A. M.

Granvillb F. Seavebus (Fig. 5) was born in Kostindale District, Boa-
ton, Mass., December 29, I8;i8. He is engaged in the grocery business, and
when this company went into coinmisaion was admitted a i?:i11-meraber. Mr.
Seaverns is a meml>er of Bellevue Lodge 4I>0, K. of H., and Quinobequia
Tribe 70, Ked Men.

Thomas B. MuLQUicKKr (Fig. 6) first saw ihe light in Cheshire County,
England, October 16, 18G3, and came to this city when but a child. He b a
stone-mason by trade, and was enrolled a call-member of this company on its
organization.

P. Havey, Jr. (Fig. 7), entered lliis department October 12, 1888, as a
call'member of this company.

CHEMICAL COMPANY NO. 4.

Namk:; ok Mkmukus sinck 1874.

■\Vm. Lewis, ap. .September 28, 1874, died January IG, 1883 ; R. Weeks,
ap. January 20, 1875, resigned November 11, 1387; Wm. R. Southern, ap.
Juminiy 20, 187'}, i-esi;,'ned June 1.'), Ift8r>.

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Present Members.

Thomas P. Lally (Fig. 1, bottom of page 689), driver, was bom in Boe-
ton, Mass., May 28, 1846, and is a m:ison by trade. He entered this department
as a call-substitute in Engine Company No. 7 during 1865, and was admitted
a call-man January 1, 1867. July 31, 1873, he was appointed driver of hose-
carriage, and on October 13 was transferred to Hose Company 2. He re-
signed October i, 1874, but returned again as a permanent member of Engine
Company No. 10, February 1, 1875. from which he was transferred, at his
own request, to Engine Company 26, November 8, 1879, where he remained
until March 1, 1883, at which time he was transferred to this company. He
is a life member of the Firemeu*s Charitable Association.

James Edwards (Fig. 2) has served more consecutive years in this de-
partment than any other person, with one exception. He was born in Robin-
son, Me., January 9, 1824, in which town he remained until 1840, when he
came to this city and learned the leather-currier's trade. September 27, 1847,
he joined Lafayette Engine Company No. 18, in which he served five j'ears,
when he was transferred to Ladder Company No. 1, and during 1884 was
transferred to this company. Mr. Edwards is a member of Joseph Warren
Lodge, Masons, and a life meml^r of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

G. \y, Cobleigh (Fig. 3) was appointed a call-member of this company
May 27, 1882.

W. C. Orall (Fig. 4) entered this department January 1, 1874, as a
member of Engine Company No. 8, and on January 20, 1875, was transferred
to this company.

UISTOHY OF aOSTOy FIllE DKf.lUTMByT.

CHAPTER XV.

THE ELECTRIC FIRE-ALARM SERVICE.

IN Boston, as in all other cities, the old-time rnetbod of giving an alarm
of Are was by ringing as many bcils as the town afforded. Tliis nns
adequate for a small town, as it was an t;asy matter to locate tlie fire ; but aa the
place grew, it t>ecame a constant aource of annoyance, and the cotiFusiou luul
delay in ascertaintDg the location of the conflagration was the means of many
heavy losses. It was not until June, 1845, that the idea of utilizing the
telegraph for giving alarms of fire was thought of. At that date it was
first made known by Dr. William F. Channing, of Boston, a gentleman well
known in medical and scientific circles of this city. It appears that to hla
medical training is due the first suggestion of the ttiought of his great plans,
which are clearly expressed in hia address delivered before the Smitlisoaian
Institute at Washington, shortly after the auoceeafal introduction of the
system in Boston.

It is not to be supposed, however, that Dr. Channing bad a smooth
road to success ; far from it, and it was only by the most enei^tic, patient,
and persistent efforts on his part that the many obatactes were overcome.
Notwithstanding these great personal qualifications, he might have failed had
not Mr. Moses G. Farmer, also of this city, come to his asaJBtance, and by
hia practical knowledge In electrical science was enabled to develop and |iut
on a practical basis his great scheme. By this cooperation it became known
as the Channing and Farmer system. Its first publicity attracted little if
any attention, as it was considered a visionary or " cranky " scheme, with-
out the slightest possibility of utility. Fortunately for them, Boston had
for its Mayor during 184'* Josiah Quincy, who became greatly interested
in the plan, and urged upon the City Council to investigate its merits, which
resulted in the passage of an order for the construction of two machines for
the striking of the city bells from a distant point. These were constructed
under the supervision of Mr. Farmer, and one of them was placed in the
belfry of the old City Hall, and was connected with a line of telegraph
wires extending to New York City, where the operator, following his instruc-
tions, opened and closftd the circuit by means of his " key," resulting in a
sei'ies of blows on the belts in this city, which, according to the papers of
that date, " caused a false alarm of fire." It was not, however, until 1851
that any further developments or exertions to adopt it were made, but at
that date the hiW was formally laid betove l\i% CA-j Go'('iiKnwn^\„-w\aLi3lans

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DRPARTMENT. 698

and specifications, and tliey resolved to give it a trial, appropriating tlO,000
for its construction, — a decision much to their lionor, as it was an exiieriment,
being without precedent in the world. Tlie entire construction of the system
was intrusted to Mr. Farmer, and the plant, consisting of forty miles of
4dre, forty-five signal-boxes or stations, and sixteen-alarm bells, was for-
mally accepted by the city at noon on the 28Ui day of April, 1M52. The first
box or station is illustrated on page 699, and, like the entire system, had an
open circuit. This box, with the one of 1853, which latter is the improve-
ment, or first closed-circuit box, are in the possession of the department, and
are the only ones existing. The first boxes, as can be seen, were ver}' crude
aflRftirs, and were operated by a crank, which was turned fast or slow, back-
ward or forward, according to the degree of excitement under which the
individual operating it might be laboring; but this objection was soon
remedied, and the next station was made so that the crank could onl^- be
tnmed in the proper direction. In the first construction a double set of
wires were used: one for the signal-boxes, on which to receive the alarm,
the other with which to strike the bells. These stations had each a set of
characters, as the city was divided into districts, and only the district number
was struck on the bells. The box number, sounded separately in the boxes,
as, for instance, three dots, and, after a pause, a dash and three dots, thus :
... — ... coming In from a station, indicated district three, station six, so
that, on the first sound of the city bells, the firemen had to run to the box
and listen for the box number. When it was proposed to Improve on this
method by striking the box number direct on the bells, and omit the
district, then went up a great cry from those interested, as they thought it
was impossible to indicate so many numbers ; but, like manj' other improve-
ments, it WAS accomplished. Mr. Farmer was appointed superintendent of
the service, with four assistants, their first duty dating from April 29, or the
day after the system was completed, when an alarm of fire was given from
District 1, Station 7, now Box 12, located at that time on the Cooper-
street Church. The original plan for supplying the electric force necessary
to run the plant consisted of a Grove battery for the signal circuits,
and a large magneto-electric machine turned by water-power, and later by
hand, for the bell circuits. Mr. farmer continued in charge until October
8, 1853, when he was succeeded by Mr. .Joseph B. Steams, under whose
management several changes and improvements were made, consisting of
the introduction of the method of giving the box number, instead of district
number, as above allndcd to. He did away with the double-circuit system,
and placed the alarm-bells on a single circuit, so that the alarms were
received and given on the same circuit. September 80, 1863, tha electric
wires were extended to East Boston b}' means of a cable, at an expense of
t5,000. December 26 of the same year the circuit was extentod to South
Boston, the boxes being placed at the corner of Eighth and K streets.^ First
snd I streets, and Sullivan street.

6M H18T0BT OF liOSTON FlltK DEl'ARTMENT.

During February, 1867, Mr. Steiii'n>> reeigaed, ami whb Bitcceeded by Mr
i(Am F. Keunard, under whoac nd ministration, during IKUK, was inlrudncpdllic
auloniatic inetead of the crank &ig[iut-bo\ ; ti<e Grot of tbesc boxes bc-ing tiuni-
bered 84. But tiie growth of tlie city, l>y iiiinexation and otb«rwitie. Dcccssitatutl
a Urge increase of circuits and upimratus, wbich were addeil from time to lime.
During 1874 tbe Are department was reorganized, and the Board of Fire Commis-
sioners establis bed, under wbose administratiou this service was |)lac«?d ; and on
January 1, 1880, & reorganizAtiuu of the system was effected. Capt. Browu S.
Flanders was sppointed Buperirit^ndent, iind tbe positions of assisluiit BU])erin-
tendent and foreman of consLruotiuu were created, to wbiub Cynis A. George
and William H. Godfrey we^e respectively appointed. Tho old, antiquated
apparatus in tiie City Hall dome gave place to new machines of the most ap-
proved form of construction. The circuit.^ were reconstructed in the most
tfaorough mauBer, and were increased in number, and rua on new and care-
fully selected routes, with a view of protecting the city by more than one
circuit. Perhaps the most important improvement added by Captain Flanders,
July iG, 1864, was the box^ong service, by which tbe alarms wero given di-
rectly to the various bouses from the signal-boses, thereby saving ninii-h lime
in reaching the fire. This result is obtained bv running independent circuits
to the houses, which are connected with a set of apparatus at the central of-
Bee, the action of which transfers the work from any box into the entire group
of gong circuits ; thus giving a siiniiltaneous and almost instantaneous alarm
to all the houses in tbe city.

The operations of our present great system may be briefly stated us fol-
lows: Tiie central office is located in the dome of the City Hall, from which
radiates in many directions the various circuits to all parts of the city. This
system is called Metallic Circuit ; f,e., each circuit consists of a wire running
from the central office and returning again, so that, in case of a break, tbe
whole system can be put in condition for use, each station still being connected
with the City Hall. For this reason, the entire city is divided into sections,
which has an independent circuit, numbered, for convenience in operation.
Distributed on the buildings, in as public and convenient a position as possible,
are attached iron cottage-shaped boxes, 10JX17 inches in dimensions, painted
red, with bronze numbers on a black background, no two numbers of which are
alike, except on ibose that are termed " duplicates," which are located in a dan-
gerous section, to facibtate readiing the boxes quickly, and are placed so near
that each one locates tbe scene of destruction with sufficient accuracy. Over
each box is a tin sign, painted in white letters on a black background, giving
the address of the person under whose charge the key remains. (Some
boxes, however, that are located in the thickly business sections, merely-bsve
a handle, wbich, by a notice on the box, instructing the alarmist to turn,
opens tbe outer door, at the same time sounds a gong, so that the attention
of those passing is attracted to it, thus preventing false alarms.) The door
open, all that is seen is an inner door, p&inted bV«.cV., ^\\\i ii. \:kTa.%% U<iok t^ro-

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 696

Jecting through, it and the words : ^^ Pull the liook down once and let go." This
is all that is necessary to give the alarm ; but on opening this second door the
roost beautiful and delicate machinery is exposed (see illustration on page 6!MJ),
confined in a space one foot square and four inches deep, contained in which
is a circular box, in which is a simple piece of clock-work, the motive-power
being a clock-spring. There is also an electro-magnet and a small telegraph
key. The object of the clock-work is to revolve a small wheel having a metal
rim, one edge of which is continuous, the other having little pieces (more or
less in number) cut out. To this wheel, through the magnet, are connected
the circuit wires, and the hook in the door is so arranged that the pulling it
down tightens the spring and sets the clock-work in motion, revolving the
wheel ; the effect of which is to break the circuit Just so many times, and no
more, as there are breaks in the metal rim. Connected with each circuit at
the central oflSce is a register, so called, which records every break that is
made in the circuit. Hence it follows that the pulling of the hook in huy box
starts the clock-work, and a strip of paper comes out of one side of the glass
case, in the office, on which the registering pen will have made a row of

marks, corresponding to the breaks in the wheel. Thus, — — .

indicates 235 as the box. As the paper comes out of the register it passes
over the automatic time-stamp, put in the oflSce December 22, 1885, which
the operator presses, and on the paper will be printed a clock-dial, with the
hands indicating Just the time the stamp was pressed.

All the bells in the city connected with this oflSce have attached to them
mechanism similar to the striking parts of a town-clock, which is used for
regulating the movement of a heavy hammer that strikes the bell. This ap-
pliance is easily controlled b}* the current switched on from the oflSce (each
circuit having its own switches, which are systematically arranged by a series
of small brass switches). The repeater is next used. This is a complicated
piece of clock-work : with three dials, fifteen inches in diameter, with figures
from 1 to 12 arranged around the circumference, and with two hands similar
to a clock. With this machinery are connected the wires running to the bells,
etc. The operator sets the short-hand of the dial to the number he wishes
to strike, presses a small lever, and immediately all the bells in the city com-
mence their warning notes ; and repeats it three times,* making a regular pause
of three and one-half seconds between each blow, eight seconds between the
figures, and twenty seconds between each series of blows, or ^^ round." These
dials facilitate striking boxes of more than one figure ; as, for instance, for
Box 3 the hand on the right-hand dial is set at 3 and the lever pressed ; if 37,
then the middle dial is set at 3 and the right at 7 ; if 372, the left-hand dial
is set at 3, the centre at 7, and the right at 2, but only one pressure of the lever
* is necessary. The long-hand on each dial records the total number of blows
the dial to which it is attached has struck. The current being sent through the
wire to the bell apparatus, the magnet aU.t«LC\a \>\^ ^xxcv-eXvix^^^Niv^ \?v\.\\x^
throws up a small lever, and this Wberatfta a deXifeXiV^Vix^x^^'^^'i:^*^^'^'^'^'^'^'

osw msTORV Of iiO!^ro.\ Fint: i>ki-.ihtm/-:.\t.

cry, cuUHing llie liauuner to BU-ik<^ oiil- Maw ; tuvl, Uiu wlii'cla rcvulving, tlir
<)etcnt nud lever cutcli ugiiiii an tlu-v (.-uiiiu round, oiid tlic itiiii'liiiiei'^v i» »)1
rcndy for another iin[iulsc to act il Tri-c. Tlic luncliiiii-iy it-i-lf is run hy u
wuiglil, similarly to uoy dock, kIiIiIi wfiglit is nilsed and the uiacliiiic wound
up by liaud.

To kee[i itiis great system in ituifiict nrdcr at all ti nuts, and U> iTinedy
any damage witliiu Uio sliortcst jiusbibii? time, nsjuirt-a otlivr mudiiiies. On
eacli circuit is an electrit: bell iiml uunnncinLor itt tlio (.-eiiltal qIHcc. so cou-
strncted titat as soon us uay part of ii ia tumpcrod witli iu tlip Iciist d(.-gree it
will, by tliese iiistrumeutu, give nuticc al lieadquarlci-b, nlicrv, by meaus of
galvanometei-s and tcstUig, Itie r('[>aii*t.'i* c^ilii be at uui:e i)ntifl(.'il, and he cno
keep up any cotivcrsution necresbiiiy by uRuns of a telegraph key located in
each box. The latest device pliiLvd in ihc Iki.vcs is the apparatus intnxhiced
by the Itoston Auxiliary Fire- Alarm Company, This is vunnectcd witli the
other machiuerj- of the 1>0X in such a inuuDcr that, while it, in no way inter-
feres with the regular Hctiou itself, it will operate, by etTcct of elet:trio current
trunsmttted from a disUiit |x»iul, as certainly and as quickly as when tlie Irax
is pulled by hand. This is illustrated iu the r^ht-luind corner of ttie liirge
box un page 69U.

At the office is a watcli-cloek. tlii'ough which each circuit is connected,
and which is so constructed that every circuit ninst be tested, in regular orfer,
by the operator once every twenty minutes. The automatic fau I t-d elector,
added to the equipment during IKS.^i, is ruu by clock-work, by which a hand b
rotated like an hour-hand, making tlje round in an hour. Every mhiutc and a
half it posses over a piece of copper coujiectcd with one of the circuits. If that
circuit is crossed or grounded, a vibrating bell will be started, and ke])t going
imtil the o|)erator stops it. Sleeping-rooms are provided for tiie operators at
headquarters, and that every |)ossible precaution may he taken against the
oi^erator falling asleep, dropping in a Ht, or dying suddenly, a vibrating bell
is set going in the bedroom by the ringing in of an alarm. The one on duty
must, therefore, turn the stritch to save his companion from getting up and
investigating. All tlicse instniments and circuits arc run by batteries in the
battery-room, in the second story of the dome. Here are fifteen hundred
cells of a modified form of tlie Serson-Kanffer battery, — a combination of
the gravity and tlic Dnniclls. These are arranged on racks, joined in sets of
tiny, more or less, each set being called a. battery. The cells have to be
renewed about every eight months; but it keeps one ni:in busy all the time
attending to them.

There are 464 fire-alarm Iwxes. divided as follows, viz.: Boston, 140;
Sontli Boston. .'31 ; East Etoslon. 43 ; Ro.'tbury, 61 : Dorchester, 62 ; Charles-
town. a» ; West Roxbnry, 40 i Brighton, 28; Cliclse;., 1.

The wii-es of the service are also connected with the divclling-honses of
each member of the telegrapliic force and other olllcinls.

Two new switch -boards, of elegant clesign mid construction, have been

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DSPARTMKNT. 697

provided for telephone service. They are inounted on black-walnut^' desks,
which were made for the purpose, and are in use, one at headquarters and
the other in the office of the Chief Engineer ; the former behig in general
use during tlie night, the latter during the day. There are thirty-seven bells
or gongs throughout the city connected with this service, also a machine for
blowing the Abattoir whistle in Brighton.

During tlie latter part of 1886 and the beginning of 1887, eleven bells
belonging within tlie limits of the city were cut off. The department has
also thirty-seven tower-clocks under their charge, stationed throughout the
city.

The gentlemen who have served in this department from 1852 are as
follows: Oi)erators, 1852, Messrs. Coffin, Browham, Shapleigh, Cushing,
Edson, and Brooks; 1853, Edward Rogers ; 1855, Mr. Clay; January, 185G,
Adam McAfee ; March, Mr. Cutting ; April, George 8. Thom ; January,
1857, Charles S. Steams ; July, Frank Bedger ; December, 1858, Mr. Wyman :
June, 1859, E. S. Doe; August, 1862, J. H. Stevens; 1864, J. N. George,
Jr. ; December, 1864, Alfred S. Manson ; March, 1865, G. S. Mendall.
Repairers : June, 1876, William B. Green ; January, 1872, Benjamin Barch-
sted; April, 1881, David Freeman.

Prbsekt Members.

The portrait of Superintendent Brown S. Flanders will be found on
page 699. He was bom in Hopkinton, N.H., September 30, 1836. After
leaving school he went to Concord, N.H., and from there to Manchester,
where he entered the works of the Amoekeag Manufacturing Company, with
whom he learned his trade, that of a machinist. He joined Engine Company
No. 1, of that city, during 1852, in which he remained until 1855, when he
joined Engine Company No. 6, and in tlie following 3*car was elected foreman.
During March, 1860. he was elected in the Board of Engineers, add remained
in tliat office until 1862. In the fall of the following year he came to Boston,
and shortly after became a member of Engine Company No. 7, and on July,
1864, was promoted assistant engineman. Febmary 1, 1865, he was pro-
moted to engineman and assigned to Engine Company No. 8. On the
reorganization he was appointed -aid to the chief, and inspector and master
mechanic of the department, with headquarters in the chief's office at City
Hall. January 2, 1880, he was chosen Superintendent of Fire Alarms, and
held these |)ositions three years, when, during 1883, lie was relieved of the
duties of 'aid to the chief and master mechanic, and his whole attention was
given to this 8er^'ice. While a member of the various engine companies he
received some severe injuries. Superintendent Flanders is a member of
Zetland Ixxlge of Masons ; the Massachusetts Mechanics' Charitable Associa-
tion : Past Exalted Ruler of the Boston Order of Elks, now a member ; and a
life member of the Firemen's Charitable Association.

Assistant Superintendent C\R13S A. Gv.o^jtiY. V\\V Vi'Jt x^^a^y^vL^ ^\^ >^'^^i^

698 HJSTOUY or tinsrnx FUIE hKt'.lRTMRNT.

699. He was bom in PlabioH. Nil., Manh :26, 1839. After leaving
school be began life Id mercaiuilu luisiiiens, ami May 25, IKeA, v^mv to this
city and entercil this <lG]>artmciil us upcriitor, siuoc which tirov Ijc hii§ Income
identified with the tire-alarm scivit-i' or Itostoii. He has worked with IiIh
superintendent in [lerfect harmony, .ind to these gentlemen BuaU>n owvs her
perfect system of Hre-alorms. From the i>oaitioD of operator Mr. Oeor(;e
was promoted, January 1, 1880, to his iiresent oince. lie ia a member of
Lafayette Lodge of Masons.

Charles M, Chapun, operator (see portrait on page 699), was bom iu
Worcester, Mass., December 6, IH4(>, tiud came to this city when but a child.
After leaving school he engag^'il \n mercantile business, and on November
21, 1866, entered tliis service aa a re|>airer. Two months later he w:is put in
charge of Uie batteries, and was ussistant operHtur. Jimuary 1, 1872, lie
was promoted to bis present position, being on duty at the central olScc from
10 P.M. to 3 A.M. Mr. Chaplia is a member of Josepli Warren Lodge, Signet
Chapter, and Coeur de Lion Commandery of tlie Masons.

UzziEL Putnam, operator, was appointed a jiennanent repairer during
1864, but worked when called ii[K>n from I8;"i9. He was jiromoted operator,
January, 1876.

Jambs L. Crowlet, operator, was born in Boston, Mass., September 23,
1855. He was appointed a battery-man August 23, 1879, and promoted to
bis present position June 30, 1881.

Jakes L, Gethins, battery-man (see portrait), was bom in Boston.
May 31, 1864. After leaving school he was for some time employed in
the Boston Public Library, and on March 16. 1882. was engaged in this de-
partment and placed in chaige of tiie batteries.

Superintendent of Construction WrLLrAM H. Godkrev (Fig. 1) was horn
in Taunton, Mass., January 25, 1842, and came to this city during 1855,
where he was employed in mercantile business. During 1864 lie joined Hooe
Company No. 9. and three years later was engaged as a lineman in this ser-
vice. He resigned his position in the hose company in January, 1871, and
during 1873 was put in charge of the Southern Division of the Electric Fire
Alarm. During 1880 he was promoted to his present position. Mr. Godftey
has charge of the construction and repairs of all the fire-alarm wires and
apparatus tliroughout the city. He is a member of St. Paul Lodge, Masons,
St. Matthew Royal Arch Chapter, St. Omer Commandery of Knights
Templars, Powwow Tnbc 74, Red Men, and the South Boston Yacht
Club.

G. J. GiTTRRMUTH (Ftg. 2), repairer, was born in Konigsberg, Prussia,
April 5, 1845, and cnme to this city during 1855, where he leumed the
machinist's trade. He was np|>ointed a member of Engine Company No. 25,
March 1, 1874, and on April 1 of the same year was promoted to assistant
engineman and assigned to Engine Company No. 14. June 1, 1880, he was
protnotei] to engineman and assigned to F,n«\nc Com^^wj No- 21., and was

Fire Alarm DtPkutK^WT. — V*s*

NtSTOItV OF nii.STOS FIIIK IfKI'AUTMKNT. _ 701

lrM»if«n'e<l to En}{fne Compuiiy No. 23, May 2a, 1S8I. He rvmctinti) tlicrc

until UeuumbLT 'i, lUHfi, when he wus Bsftiguetl to iiU |ireseiit pusitioii. he

L biiviu^; cliui-ge ul' all repttiring of the elec-trical iiiatmniciits uf tliit« aeivict'.

I Mt Giitermutli is a member of tiie lioyal AremDum uml llie Geriimii Turners.

I GuANviLLE S. Mi^NUEix (Fig. :t), rqiitirer, wjis born iii Great Falls, N.H..

October 13, l'i34, and liuring 1M5!I tiune U> this cily, where lie was «ngageil

iu llie grocery business. Re en tc red thie servii-e iu April, IffC.i, being one of

the seuior memberH iu ihia department. !Mr. Mcndell is a niumbt;r of Chicker-

I ing Lodge 1^56, K. of H.

I IssACiiAR Wklia (Fig. 4), repairer, wae born in Kcnnebunk|torl, Me.,

, April 10, 184-2, and during XHGC, came to this i:\ly. He enlisted in the navy,
> January, 18C3, and served until July, ISGG. During 1U73 lie was appointed
a [lermnuent member of Engine Company No. 9, in which be sei'ved but a
short time, wbeo he veas transferred to Ladder Company No. 1, and during
1880 was pi-omoted lieutenant. In 1882 he resigned, and soon after was ap-
pointed to hie present i>oaitioD. Mr. Wells was injured at a tire on Haverhill
street. He ia a member of Post 159, G. A. II.

CiiAKLES Pennv ('■'ig. ^), repairer, first saw the light in Wilton, Kng.,
July 19, 1852. and came to this city dining l«79. IU' was employe^ at a
mariner previous to his appointment in tliis service, which occurred on April
19, 1883. Mr. Penny ie a member of Powwow Tribe 74 of Red Men.

HiRAU W. CiiftnniKCTON (Fig. 6), repairer, is a Boston boy, being born
in this city January IH, 1862. He was formerly foreman in the vrorka of the
Bay .Stale Iron Company. During February, 18H5, he was appointed to hia
presKnt [losition. Mr. Cberrington is a member of Powwow Tribe 74 of Red
Men.

Joseph W. Bird (Fig. 7), repairer, was born in Boston, Mass., Septem-
ber 21. 1846. When the war broke out he enlisted iu the navy, August 3,
18G4, and served until Julv 4, 1865. He was then engaged in the photo~
graphic businesB until February 23, 1876, when he was appointed to bia
present poeitiou. Mr. Bird is a member of Post 7, G. A. R.

John Fi.avell (Fig. 8), repairer, was born in Dorchester District,
Beaton, Mass., June 8, 1855. After leaving school be was eogsged in the
milk busioess, and in 1879 waa admitted a oall-member of Eogine Com-
pany No. 15. April 21, 1882, he was appointed to his [treaent position^< Mr.
Flavell iaa brother of the unfortunate William H. Flavell, of Ladder Com-
pany No. 8, who was killed Thanksgiving-day, 188G.

Jacob Schafver (Fig. 9), repairer, is a native of East Boston. He was
bora July 11, IS.I?. Aft«r leaving school he was engaged in several trades.
He followed the aea for ten years, after which he was employed on the Boston
&, Providence Railroad. A few years later he w.is employed by the W«Btern
- Union Telegraph Company. He was engaged with the Telephone Dispatch
Company, and worked for them as lineman in this city. Wben the long-
distance telephojiu was introtluced Mr, Schaffer was the flcat to ?,a out &e

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702 UlSrOHY OF HOSTON FMMM DMPAMtPMmrt.

builder, going to New York to take cliaif;e of iMr ItaeB Id that city, and
on Ills return to Boston was engaged by the aaaie eompaoy in ti^ Soburbaa
Division. June, 1887, he was a|>ix>iuted in thb A^Mutment, and did active
service until November 17, 1887, wiien be received injttriea tiiat iocapaeitated
him from further duty.

William H. Barkkk (Fig. 10), repairer, waa bom in Bmnawidkf Mc^
July 2, 1855, and on May 3, 1873, cume to this dty. He Ib a carpenter bj
trade. February 26, 1880, he was appointed a call-man in Engine Ccmpaagr
No. 17, and April 2, 1883, was detailed to this department. Mr. Barker is a
member of Powwow Tribe No. 74 of Red Men.

David Isaacs (Fig. 11), repairer, was bom in Boston, Maflis., May9,
1854. He is a boiler-maker b}' trade, at which he was employed until his
appointment in his present position, Ma}' 12, 1883. Mr. Isaacs is a member
of Boston Lodge 80 of the Sons of Benevolence.

Jonathan M. Morris (Fig. 12), repairer, was born in Cambridge, Mass.,
June 6, 1856, and was employed in the brush trade. ' He entered this service
during April, 1880.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 70o

CIIAPTEK yiYl.

REPAIR-SHOP.

SUPERINTENDENT Henry R. Demart (Fig. 1) was boro in Weathers-
field, Vt., September 6,1836. During 1861 he eolisted in the Me-
chanicsfield, N.H., Ranks, and served three months ; he then served with Sher-
man's Express at Port Royal, four months. He finished the machinist's trade
at Manchester, N.H., where he became a member of Niagara Engine Company
No. 2« located at the machine-shop. He came to this city during 1862, and
Joined Engine Company No. 11, during May, 1868, as a call-man. September
21, 1877, he was transferred to this department, in the machine-shop, in which
he was promoted assistant foreman July 15, 1883, and two years later was
promoted to his present position. He has charge of all repairing of the appa-
ratus in the department, and must be at the scene of fires on the second alarm.
Saperintendent Demary was ruptured at the mattress factory fire, also had his
knee-pan and hip fractured. He is a member of King Philip Lodge 88, K.
of P.

Charles A. Straw (Fig. 2) store-keeper and clerk, was bom in New-
bury, N.H., March 2, 1854, and came to this city when but a boy. After
leaving school he was employed in mercantile business, and September 28,
1874, joined Engine Compan}* No. 13 as a call-member. October, 1882,
he was appointed a permanent member and assigned to Engine Company
No. 22. He was transferred to Engine Company No. 13, from which he was
transferred lo Hose Company No. 7. He is still a member. While at work
at the fire on Hampshire street, his spine and back were severely injured, from
the effects of which he never fully recovered. He was detailed to his present
position April 5, 1885. Mr. Straw is a member of Washington Lodge 5,
I. O. O. F., Massachusetts Lodge 42, K. of P., and^Spston Veterans.

James Slattert (Fig. 3), machinist, was appointed in this department
during February, 1880.

John H. Marks (Fig. 4), raachinist, was born in Boston, Mass., February
25, 1849. He entered this department as assistant engineman in Engine Com-
pany No. 8, during 1873, and later on was promoted to the position of engineman
and assigned to Engine Company No. 7, where he remained several months.
He was transferred to Engine Company No. 26, from which he was transferred
to Engine Company No. 6 in 1883, but resigned. He was out of the depart-
ment until September 7, 1885, when he came to this shop. Mr. Marks had
the second finger of his left hand am\>w\A\,e<\ \sX \}cv^ \^\vK\\-^>ss^ Sxv^^wa?^
1SS6. He ia a member of Boston Cov\uc\V'^o. \, ^^'^tiX Kx^^xvwww.

MU iitsTt)!: r OF iinsroy rniK

Hi>wAiir> F. IluYE (Fig. i>), iiiiicliiiibt. ntia iHirn in Fianklin, N.II.,
Xovrmliei' Jl, 184H, iinil when Itiit ii cliitd came lo tliia city. He was ajj-
lKiiiiti.-ii to Ilia present imsiLiuii NnveiiiLiei' \2, 1880. Mr. Hoye ia u mvmbet
of IloBtoii Cuundl4, Royal Aichhuih.

Ahtiii.-i( K. I'ahaiiise (Fig. 0), mneliinist, wna born in Boston, Masa.,
.Inuimry 15, 1860. He uiiluml lUe (leimrtiumit May 1, 1882. Mr. Paradise
i^ n nicnilK^r of Asaetnltly 4'J, Pilgiim Fathers.

JuEiN E. Nolan (Fig. 7), machinist, wua boru in County of Tipperury,
Ireland, February 14, 184!), &ad duriug 1S80 enine lo this cily. He eotcred
LbiB department .September 7, 1H85. Mr. Nolaa ia a member of the Amalga-
mated Society of Engiiiecra.

■TEiiKMiAti il. O'Bkiicn (Fig. 8), macliinist, was born in Boston, Mass.,
Jauiinry 2, IHM. He entered tbis department Octol>cr 15, 1«S6, Mr.
O'lli'ieo is a member of Mussacbuaetta Catbolic Oi*der of Foresters.

Patkick B. Haknun (Fig. 9), harness and hose-maker, was born in Bos-
ton, Masa., March IT, IfUb. He entered the Hre department September 1,
18T4. and was assigned to bis present |K>sitiou some time later. Mr. Hannon
is a Fninlvlln-mcdal t^itiiluutc of the old Boylaton School of the Class of 1859.

TiiONAS F. Tlunek (Fig. 10), foreman of paint-shop, was born in
Macclesfield, England, February 1, 1847, and when but a child came to this
city, where he learned the painter's trade. During 1868 he became a mem-
ber of Dearborn Engine Company No. 1, of Roxbury. Duriag 1873 he waa
transferred to Hoae Company No. 7. The same jear he was made a perma-
Dcnt member and assigned to Ladder Company No. 3. und in June, I6T6.
w.-vs assigned to his present |»o3ition. Mr. Turner is a member of Boston
Council No. 4, Royal Arcanum, and Boston Veterans.

Michael Kyle (Fig. 11), wheelwright, was Iwrn in Sligo, Ireland,
Augiiat 8, 1843, and came lo this city during 1863. Mai-ch 30, 1885, was
engaged in tbia deparlmejit.

Patrick Welch (F^. 12), wheelwright, was born in County of Weat-
meath, Ireland, February G, 1827, and when but a child came to this city.
He entered this d^rtment during May, 1877.

John Connell (Fig. 13), blacksmith, was born in Dorchester District,
Boston, Maas., May 16, 1850. He was appointed to his present position
during 1875. Mr. Connell wasa member of Engine Company 18, previous
to this time, for a period of three years.

Thomas Bucklki (Fig. 14), blacksmith, was born in Georgetown, Ma^.,
May 3, 1854. He was a member of Washington Engine Company No. 1,
. of that city, for four ycai-s before he came to Boston, and was engaged in
this department during 1875. Mr. Buckley is a member of Boston Council
No. 4, Koyal Arcanum.

William Bowebs (Fig. 15), blacksmith, was bom in I'ictou, N.S.,
•September 21, 18.^0, and came to Boston when a boy. He entered thia de-
/ijtrfmeut May i-l, )8r.5.

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DJCPARTMRKT. 707

Patbick McDavitt (Fig. 16), blacksmith, was born in County Donegal,
Ireland, March 14, IH49, and came to this cit}' during 1868. He entered
thisdepartnient January 24, 1H87.

Thomas H. Wriuut (Fig. 17), blacksmith, was born in Charlestown
District, Boston, Mass., March 9, 1844. He enlisted in 1862 in the navy on
board the 8.S. ** Housatonic," and was discharged, for sickness, during 1864.
He reSnlisted in 0>nipany K, Fifty-Eighth Massachusetts Regiment, and
•erred until the close of the war. During 1867 he Joined Howard Engine
Company No. 1, and during 1878 was transferred to Engine Company No. 3
as a permanent member, and remained until reorganization. January 24,
1887, he was engaged in his present position. Mr. Wright had his arm
broken and received a severe contusion of the skull while at work with Hose
Company No. 1, at a fire on Water street, during 1885, when he fell from a
second-story window. He is a member of Columbia Castle, Knights of the
Grolden Eagle, and the Charlestown Veterans.

Frank P. Eluott (Fig. 18), blacksmith, was bom in Rsymond, N.H.,
January 8, 1853. He came to Boston July, 1882, and entered this department.
Mr. Elliott was a member of Niagara Engine Company at Maverick, Mass.,
during 1878 to 1882.

Jamss QumK (Fig. 19), machinist, was bom in Waltham, Mass., October
24, 1841, and came to Boston (X^tober 10, 1876. He enlisted on January 12,
1862, in Ninty-Ninth New York Regiment, and was discharged January 13,
1865. During 1858 he joined Neptune Engine Company, of Waltham. He
was engaged in this department May 2, 1887. Mr. Quinn is a member of
Poet 7, G. A. R.

John Durling (Fig. 20), hostler, was appointed a call-member of Lad-
der Company' No. 12, October 17, 1884, and March 16, 1885, was assigned
as hostler, at the same time doing duty in the repair-shop. Mr. Durling
died August 21, 1889.*

Oliver J. Booker (Fig. 21), watchman, was born in Boston, Mass.,
August 29, 1834. His occupation was that of a seaman previous to hi senter-
ing this department. ^ During the war he enlisted in the nav}*, on board the S.8.
''Tuscarora" and '^ Macedonia," September 10, 1863, and sei-ved until the
following year. April 6, 1865, he joined Warren Engine Ck>ropany No. 2, of
lioxbury, as a permanent member, and was promoted foreman June 4, 1874.
Shortly after he was transferred to Kngine Company No. 23 as a hoseman,
and September, 1882, was detailed to his present position. Mr. Booker
received serious injuries to his eye and spine during 1878, at a fire on Ham's
wharf. At a fire in Chad wick street he bad several ribs broken by being
thrown from the engine. He is a member of Roxbury Lodge 205, K. of H.,
and tlie Boston Veterans.

C. C. Wilson (Fig. 22), watchman, was born in Windham, N.H.,
April 2, 1828, and is a granite-carver by trade. He came to Boston when a
boy, and entered this department as leadin^^ hoseman in MelyUleE!(^i^\^ft.0^^cBfi-

708 HISTORY OF BOSTON PtME J^MPAMTMMWT.

puny No. 13, September I, 1851. December 1, 1855, he was tnuiefeiTed« at
liiB own rcqncst, to Ladder Company No. 1, Mid on Jooe 1 the following year
was transferred back to Engine Company No. 6* The next nonth be wee
apiK>inted clerk, and January I, 1857, wee {Monoted fo«enian« eenring as
such until January 1, 1859, when the ooin|NiBy was diehaaded« and Steam
En<rinc '^ Eclipse *' was put in ito place, on trial for ooe j«ar« he being Inetalled
as foreman. September 1 he was appointed aeeiataat englneman. He was
transferred, on account of injuries received at a Are on PoetnKs wharf, Jaiyi,
1860, to Engine Company No. 10, September U IMf^ and on November t5
was injured at the corner of Cambridge and Chambers streets, by the oapeis-
ing of the steamer ; and on June 28, 1883, still being unable, on aooount of
said disability, to do fire duty, was sent to Cliemical Engine Company No.
7, when he slip|)ed and broke both bones In his left wrist. May 10, 1884, he
was sent to Engine Company No. 10 to do floor duty, and on September 1,
1885, was detailed to his present position.

U18TOHY or BOHTON FlHiC DKPARTMSNT. 709

CHAPTER XVII-

THE BOSTON PROTECTIVE DEPARTMENT.

PREVIOUS to 1849 the destractioD to property by water amounted to
almost as much as tliat by fire, which loss had to be carried by the fire
insurance companies. It was during that year that the old firm of insurance
agents, Messrs. Dobson & Jordan, of 50 State street, bad two canvas bags
made, each of which contained three small oil-doth covers, which were in
charge of Assistant Engineer F. A. Coburn, who, being provided with a
key to their oflSce, would, on an alarm of fire, rosh to headquarters, and press-
ing into the service anybody he could find, run with these coverings to the
scene of destruction. This was the origin of the Boston Protective Depart-
ment. The first fire at which these covers were used was in the dn'-goods
store of Fortune db Pelletier, located on Washington street, where the Adams
House now stands. This means of covering was carried on until 1858, when
the insurance people made arrangements with the Fire Department to allow
six oil-doth covers to be carried in a box attached to Ladder Company No. 1, the
members of that company spreading the covers when not engaged in their
regular duties, the compensation being fixed at fifty cents per hour per man.
But this S3^tem was inadequate to meet the demands, therefore, on Octolier
1, 1868, the first company was organized, the members l>eing appointed by
Chief Engineer John S. Damrell fn>m the members of the Fire Department,
but under pay of the fire underwriters. This company was composed of the
following : Assistant Engineman W. A. Green, in charge ; J. W. C. Prescott,
captain ; Robert F. Garland, driver ; Greorge P. Kingsley, James Shannon, B.
F. Underbill, Jr., Aivah 'Morse, M. A. Lynch, J. W. Randall, H. W. Long-
ley, and T. Hall, members ; the driver being the only permanent man. An
old milk- wagon was procured, which served as a means of tran8[>ortation,
and was housed in old Engine Company No. 8's quarters, on North Bennet
street. This, with twenty-five covers, several brooms and 8ho\'els, con-
stituted the equipment with which they did such excellent service within the
following seven months, responding to 221 alarms of fire, during which they
spread 338 covers and worked 366^ hoars.

The great advantage of this system became apparent to most of the
insurance firms, and the amount of saving to property wrought by this
department during 1869 and part of 1870 convinced them that it was no
longer an experiment, but a success, and one that they could not afford to
dispense with. On September 1, 1870, a suitable wagon was ordered from the
Abbott-Downing Company, of Concord, N.H., and put in service^ the com-

710 maroBY of ttosmx nitK dki'mitmkst.

pany's quarters being moved to tliu lioiise of Kiifjinc Compniiy No. 7. on
East street, and tlie membership was iiicreiMcd hy the follDwii]<; additions :
S. C. Srnitli, James H. Huff,Clinr!eaC. Snow.M. F. Pacltard. .1. K. P. Bred,
and John C. Peltonj J. W. KniulaU huving been i>roniol«d to nssistant
captain. During 1874 ft charter was ^nntcd by the I^jriglAmre.

A meeting was beld March II, nud tiie act of the Lt.-^Ulaturc «)»
accepted, a code of by-laws ailopted, and the following geiitlemeu were
elected the Bret Board of Directors: J. W. Kingslcy, GeorgL' A. Curtis,
H. B. White, George F. Osborne, W. It. Sears, C. K. Guild, and J. F. Hovcy.
The first meeting of this board wns helil during the same day. and the fol-
lowing officers were elected : Fresidiiiit, J. W. Kiugsley ; vice-preeideot, W. B,
Sears ; treasurer, G. F. Osborne ; secretary pro tern., O. Howes, Jr.

The flrat meeting of tlie Boston Protective Department n.is held Thiii-s-
day. Miirch 89, at room 64, Mason Building, 70 Kilby street, when a vote was
taken to continue the active duties of said department for tlie ensuing year;
also to establish the fiscal year comniencing April 1, and ending April 1 the
following year. Tlie maTElmutn amount for expenditure was fixed at $30,000.
The meeting of the directors held April 1 was for the piLri>ose of appoint-
ing a committee to examine the districts to be covered by tlic department,
and recommend a location for the two wagons. The wngon located in
Bulfinch street was designated as Wagon No. 1 , and the com pnny was estab-
lished by the appointment of Ave permanent men and four call-men, viz. ;
Foreman, D. R. Dearing; driver, R. W. Hitchcock; permanent men, G. E.
Smitii, J. B. Shannon, and Russell White ; call-men. Timothy Hall, ftl. P.
Packard, J. H. Hull, and Joseph Pierce, — with a salary corresponding to
those holding similar positions in the Fire Department.

At the directors' mieting, Apiit H, the committee on securing loeations
for the wagons recommended that the building at the corner of Franklin
and Hamilton streets be secured for the use of W:igou No. I ; they were
authorized to hire the same. Tlie rules and regulations submitted by the
committee were adopted. An addition was made in the permanent ranks by
the appointment of R. F. Garland. At the directors' meeting, April 11,
Captain J. Stover Jacobs was ap[K>inted superintendeut of the department,
at a salary of SI ,500 per annum. S. E. Smith was upi>ointed assistant fore-
man. Directors Kinsley, Hovcy, and Curtis were apixtintcd a committee to
procure a fire badge. Three hundred copies of the Charter, By-Laws, and
liegulntions were ordered printed for distribution. On April 18 another
company was formed and designated Company No. 2, and the following pro-
motions, transfers, and appointments took place, viz. : Promotions, J. H.
Huff, assistant foreman of Company No. 2 ; M. P. Packard, permanent member.
Company No, 2 ; Russell Wliite, driver, this company ; Timothy Hall, perma-
nent ninn in this company. Transfers, B. W. Hitchcock, driver; R. F.
Garland, to Company No. 2. Appointments, Samuel P. Poole. James Mills,
aar/ W. K Wright, call-men in this comptinv. T\\\a cwft^i^w; •«%,* instructed

mSTORY OF H08TON FIRK DEPARTMENT, 711

not to i*C8pond to first alarms sotitii of Dover street. Messrs. Kinsley, Curtis,
and Hovey were appointed, at the meeting held May 5, a committee to confer
with the officers of the Charitable Association of the Fire Department, and
urge upon them the necessity of changing, by some amendment, the act of
incorporating the association, so that the men attached to this department
might obtain assistance from it in case of accident. May 8, O. Howes, Jr.,
was elected secretary of the Board of Directors. At this meeting the pay of
the call-men was fixed at $300 {Ksr annum. May 13, Messrs. Osliorne, Guild,
and White were appointed an auditing committee. May 10, it was voted to
put the permanent members of the department in uniform. It was also voted
to obtain for tlie active members the advantages arising from the Firemen's
Mutual Relief Association.

June 20, Treasurer George F. Osborne resigned, and C. £. Guild was
elected to fill tliat office. Fire-badges were distributed on that date. C. £.
Wadleigh and W. G. Reed were appointed call-substitutes, at the same time
Call-man Joseph Pierce resigned. The Rules and Regulations went into effect
July 1. Substitute C. E. Wadleigh was appointed call-man Jul}' 8, and on
the 21st J. H. Howard was appointed call-man and assigned to South Bostou,
at a salar}' of $300 per year. T. Finlej* was ap[)ointed a substitute, to take
effect August 1. Five rubber covers, 12 x 12 feet, for each of the four ladder
companies, i.e., 11, 7, 9, and 5. were ordered to be purchased. August
22, the Watkins' Automatic Fire Alarm was authorized to locate in this com-
pany's house. On December 10 the city was districted so that each company
would have a certaiu section to look after. For this company was assigned
West Boston Bridge, Cambridge, Bowdoin, Beacon, Park, Tremont, Winter,
Washington, Essex streets, Harrison avenue, and Beach street to the water-
front. The permanent force was increased b}* the ap|K>intment of George
W. Thompson and J. Mackenzie, to date from December 1. James Sweetser
was appointed a call- man in Charlestown, to take effect November 17, 1874.
January 1, 1875, Mr. Thomas P. Bagley was appointed captain of the
department, without command or pay. W. £. Wright was promoted a per-
manent man, vice J. B. Shannon resigned. J. E. Thayer .was appointed
call-man for East Boston.

The second annual meeting of this corporationr was held March 1, 1875.
It was voted to continue the active duties of the department for the ensuing
year, with an appropriation of $40,000. The old Board of Directors were
reelected. Immediately after the adjournment of this meeting, the Board of
Directors organized, with the choice of the following officers: President, J.
W. Kinsley ; vice-president, W.. B. Sears ; treasurer, C. E. Guild ; and
secretary, O. Howes, Jr. Driver Russell White resigned on April 14, to
take effect April 1, and Geoi-ge W. Thompson was promoted to fill the
vacancy ; James W. Sweetser was also promoted a pennanent man, and
Charles Waldron appointed. May 13, R. F, Garlaud t^'s»\^>x<wi. X'^\s^s».'^.
Mackenzie resigned June 10 *, J. L. Huti 's^flA «L^^Q\»Xfc^ ^ ^^waasx^vx xs»»^>

712 HISTORY OF hOSTO.y riltK UEVMIIMENT.

to take effect Afay 18, and J. M. IluUlihia, to tli« imiiiii! [H^aition, on June
10; H. C. Packunl was appoinled u cnll-iouQ. At tlie directors' meeting,
July 14, the pay of call-men in West Uosbury Dietriot was iocreosetl to
»100 per year. Call-man J.ll. Howard died June Hi, ami J. W. Swi;eU,cr
resigned on June 30, irblob vacancies were filled by ilie promotion of D. W.
Brown, permanent, to take effect July 1, and Joseph Bell, call-nmti in ^otiih
Boston, to go into effect Jnue 20. '1'. Fiuley resigned as auliatitule. It wui
voted, September 8, that the entiie department be put under the command of
Captain Bagley, to take effect Octolier 1. He wfis given a salary or Sl.^JUU
per annum, and assigned for duty as fire maratial. The &rst inspection drill
was held September 13. The siipenntendent was atitliorized to pay suhsii-
tutes tweoty-five cents per bom- fur nutual Tire service, and to detail wnlclinien
to remalQ at Ores when the property of the department fus, left. At the
meeting held November 9, the rust report of the tire marslial was read.
These reports were ordered to be printed acid distributed to members of the
corporation. On this date J. B. Shannon and C. F. Tinkham were appointed
BobBtitutes. Call-man P. D. Allen resigned December 8, and Charles £. Hill
was appointed in bis place.

March 8, 1876, Uie members of tbe corporation held their third annual
meeting, at which it was voted to continue the active services of the depart-
ment for the ensuing year, for which 940,000 was appropriated. A change
was adopted by increasing tbe number of directors from seven to nine, and
electing three for three years, ibree for two years, and three for one year,
restdting in the following election : Geoi-ge A. Curtis, Ja-teph W. Kinsley,
and W, B. Sears, for three years; George F. Osborne, J, F. Hovey, and C.
E. Guild, for two years; H. B. White, S. G. Rogers, and George O. Car-
penter, for one year. The auditing committee was com|K>sed of Messrs.
Isaac Sweetser, Richard Pope, and Cyrus Brewer. On tbe following day the
Board of Directors organized as follows: President, J, W. Kinsley; vice-
president, -William B. Sears; seci'etary, O. Howes, Jr. ; treasurer, C. £.
Guild. Subetitntes W. E. Reed and G. H. Jones were discharged. June 14
it was voted tttat the department should not res[iond to firat alarms from
boxes beyond ihe corner of Austin and Main strecta, Cbarlestown ; corner of
B street and Broadway, South Boston ; Maverick square. East Boston ; Guild
row and Police Station 10. Roxbury ; also tbe entire Dorchester District.
The inconveniences arising from crossing the E.ist Boston ferries was settled
at this date, the directors of the ferries according the same privileges to this
service ns given to the Fire Department in case of alarms of Qre. An in-
spection of the entire service was held September Ifi. On November 14 the
directors lost, by death, S. G. Rogers. President Kinsley sent in his resig-
nation as president and director, December .i. At tbe following meeting,
Decemiier 13, the existing vacancies in the boanl were filled by the election
of Isaac Sweetser, vkc. Kinsley, and Thomas W. Tucker, vice Rogers. Call-
man Jnmea M'lUa resigned February 14, 1K7G, Auit Ivin yioaitioa was filled by

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRS DSPARTMKNT. 718

promotioQ of J. B. Shannon, to take effect March 1. The directors elected
Vice-President Sears president, at their meeting, March 2, and ])irecU>r H. B.
White, Tice-president. Tlie introduction of the Cliampion Fire Extinguisher
in this service occurred March 14. W. U. Skinningswas appointed sub-
stitute.

March 22, 1877, found the members in session at their fourth annual
meeting, when the vote to conduct the active duties of the department for the
ensuing year, at an expenditure of tlie sum previously appropriated, was voted,
after which they adyoumed, to meet on April 5. At the meeting held on this
date the following officers were elected : Geo. F. Osborne, Charles £. Guild,
and James F. Hovey, for three years ; Greo. A. Curtis, Isaac Sweetscr, and
Henr^' B. White, for two years ; and Grco. O. Carpenter, Thos. W. Tucker,
and Richard Pope, directors for one year. It was at tliis meeting that the
regular morning reports of fires was voted for. The following day the di-
rectors organized, with the choice of the following officers : President, H. B.
White; vice-president, Richard Pope; treasurer, C. E. Guild; secretary, O.
Howes, Jr. Five hundred copies of the revised edition of the By-Laws, £Lules,
and Regulations were ordered printed. It was agreed. May 9, that the direc-
tors assume the responsibility of damages to books taken from the Public Li-
brary by the members. Both houses of this department were connected by
telegraph with the house of Engine 7, on September 12. The rules adopted
by the Board of Directors were issued on September 15, for the first time, under
the term Greneral Orders, and numbered ; No. 1 of which defines the mode of
issuing votes for the government of the department. The uniforms for the
active members were adopted September 25.

Nothing of importance occurred until the fifth annual meeting, held
March 28, 1878, at which it was voted to continue as heretofore for another
3'ear, with the same appropriation of funds. The directors elected were Thos.
W. Tucker, J. Edward Hollis, and Richard Pope. At tlie directors' meeting,
ten days later, U. B. White was elected president ; R. Pope, vice-president ;
O. Howes, Jr., secretary ; April 10, C. £. Guild was reelected treasurer. Call-
man J. B. Shannon resigned, and bis place was filled by Substitute W. H. Skin-
nings, Jr. At this time the expense of the department caused some dissatis-
faction. It was decided, therefore, that an investigation be made, with a view
of reducing it. A committee was chosen at this meeting, the result of whose
labor was made known at the next session, May 8, when the following reduc-
tions of salaries were adopted : Sui>enntendent, $1,400 ; fire marshal, $1,400 ;
captain, $1,200 ; lieutenants, $1,000 ; privates, $900 ; call-men in city proper,
Roxbury, E^t Boston, South Hoston, and Charlestown, $250 ; and in Dorches-
ter, $150, each, per annum, to take effect June 1. It was also decided that when
the office of lieutenant became vacant it should be abolished. Jas. H. Jacobs
was appointed a substitute. The superintendent and fire mar^^hal, who had
heretofore worn no uniform, were authorized, at this date, to procure them.
January 8, Timothy Hall and Call-man Wadleigh resigned. On February 3,

714 HISTORY OF ItO/iToy FIIIK DEI'ARiyiKST

the buildiuj; now occupied wm kuai-d. Tlio folluwiiig cliaiigea in the
pan; occurred Fcbniwy 12: Cnll-miinJ. H. Jacobs promoUNl periuaneot oinii,
to date from July if ; Sutwtituu- <l(!ur};(.- H. CaiUii' [iroiuuU'd call-man ; uml
C. H Williama, subatitute.

Tlie sixtb auaiial meetii^ was helil March 20, {>il'i, at which it true voted
to expend 136,000 for the enauiDg year. The dinigtor§ elected were Isaac
Sweetser, Henry B. Whitu, and Jas. .Swords. Ou tlie :!1>th nf the saue moDth
the directors orgnDized, with tlie followiug choice of ofBcei-s; H. 11. White,
president; Pope, Guild, and Huivcs, Jr., were reelected. A uew oomTaUlec waa
formed, i.e., on appmntmeuta and dischai-gee. The death of CalUmau S. P.
Poole was announced July 9. Sc|>tembcr 10, it was voti;d to suspend tbut
part of orders in reference to olllcers wearing white shirts. Call-man Waldron
resigned, February 11, 1880, atid his place filled by J. W. Sweetser. On
Hay 10 the bouses of Companies Nos. 1 aud 2 were coimectcd by telephone
with the General Exchange.

The seventh annual meetibg occurred March 25, 1680. Thirty-five thou-
sand dollar* was the limil voted for exjienses. Chati. E. Guild, Samuel Apple-
ton, and Robt. H.Wass were elected directors. March 29, the Board of Direc-
tors reelected their president and vice-president, and on May 12 the reelection of
treasurer and Becretaiy occurred. It was also voted to combine the offices of
superintendent and Ore marshal, and to increase the number of permanent men.
Geo. Donnelly resigned, and J. W. Eldridge was appointed, June 9. June 15,
the directors elected Samuel Abbott, Jr., to be superinteodeotand Ore marshal,
at a salary of $2,250, to take effect July 1, 1880, on which date Superintendent
Jacobs and Fire Marshal Bagley resigned. A new order in relation to uniforms
was adopted July 14. The (irecommtsaionerB.'the same day, were requested to
allow members of this department assigned to ladder companies to sleep in the
house of those companies, which was granted. A new wagon was ordered
on this date for the suiierin ten dent. August 11, the following general orders
were Issued: No. 16, relative to the promulgation to the force of general
and special orders. No. 17, in relation to the discipline to l>e observed going
to and at a fire. No. 18 referred to the duty of house patrol, and the drill of
men and horses. No. 19, in relation to the call-men sleeping in the house of
the Fire Department; and the superintendent was authorized to procure the
necessary bedding and furniture to conform to this order. October 13, II. S.
Kendnll and A. Mclunis, Jr.. werR elected coU-ioen. Tlie old horaes of this
com)iany were transferred to Company No. 2, anil two new oues purehased.
Vice-President Pope died December 2. December 8, F. W. Pierce was pro-
moted call-man, vice A. Mclnnis, resigned; S. W. lionimus, call-man, vice
W. H. Skinnings, Jr., resigned, to tnkc effect December 1, 1880.

March ^.'i, 1881, the eighth annual meetiug of the department was held.
Thirty-five ttionsand dollars was appropriated. J. Edward Mollis, George C.
Stearns, and H. V. Freeman were elected direclnrs for three years, and W.
A. Wheeler, viw R. Po|je. deceased, for two years. March 28, the director

HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRK DKPARTMENT. ^ 715

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organized as follows: H; B. White, president; James Swords, vice-presi-
dent; C. E. Guild and O. Howes, Jr., were reelected. A. J. Osborne
was appointed a substitute, April 13, on which date changes were
made in the house of this company by placing the horses abreast of the
wagon, as recommended by the su|)crintendent. May 10, F. W. Pierce
resigned. On this date it was voted to increase the salaries of the depart-
ment, viz.: Captain, $1,250; all other permanent men, $1,000; call-men
in city proper, South aud East Boston, Charlestown, and Roxbury, $300;
in West Roxbury, $150. A. J. Osborne was promoted call-man, June 8,
and 6. U. Carter, substitute. The salaries of call-members in the West
Roxbury and Brighton Districts were increased $25 each per annum. July
13, Lieutenant Smith had his salary increased $50 per year. November 9,
George R. Rogers was elected a director, vice H. R. White, who ceased to
be a member, owing to the company he represented retiring from business.
A horse was purchased, December 14, for the special use of the superin-
tendent. Vice-President James Swords was elected president, and J. £.
HoUis, vice-president. January 11, 1882, a billiard table was placed in
the house. The first quarterly exhibit of the property of the department
was also held. March 9, C. W. Williams resigned, and J. C. /^nse
appointed. This house was connected by telephone with City Hall oct that
day.

The ninth annual meeting was held March 29, 1882, when $35,000 was ap-
propriated for the year's expenses. Messrs. F. E. S weetser, James Swords, and
G. R. Rogers were elected as directors for three years. March 30, Mr. Swords
was elected president, J. E. Hollis, vice-president, Charles E. Guild, treasurer,
and Osborne Howes, Jr., secretar}*. March 29, 1883, the tenth annual meeting
was held, at which $40,000 was appropriated for the year. Charles E. Guild,
Samuel Appleton, and B. B. Whittemore were elected directors for three years.
The old board of officers were reelected, April 3.. It was voted, April 11, that
it was expedient to substitute permanent men in the place of call-members in
the city proper, and May 9 the following were appointed on the permanent
force : Arthur T. Osborne, James W. Sweetser, George H. Carter, Samuel
W. Ronimus, Joseph C. Bcnse, Charles H. Gushing, Michael J. TuUy, and
Porter £. Chase ; Andrew F. Hall; appointed a call-man in Charlestown,
and Moses F. Packard was promoted lieutenant of Company No. 2,—^ all to
take effect May 10, 1883. July 11, the superintendent submitted a set of
new rules aud regulations to govern the active working of the department^
which were printed and distributed, August 8. AV. E. Wright resigned
December 24, and Charles Scliwarm was promoted permanent. The eleventh
annual meeting was held March 27, 1884. The same amount of money was
appropriated, and J. Edward Hollis, H. C. Bii^felow, and II. V. Freeman
were elected directors for three years. The officers were reappointed.

The lease of the house of Company No. 1 expired .June 30, and was
renewed for five years, at a rental of 81,^00 and tAxes per annum. The

716 BiaTOBY OF IIOSTOy Fllil-: HEPARTMKNT.

flpst iuue of the fire mRrahal's daily reiwils was diatnbuted May 23, 1*1M
Botli houaee were draped in mourniii;; August 13, in memory of the deuUi
of Messrs. Pierce sod Qiiigley, raenilwra of Engine Compiuiy No. 4, wlio
were killed August 12, 1«84. November 12, tbc BU|)eriutenderit wna author-
ized lo detail men for thiu company to inspect storage of mereltandise in
buildings. December 10, the committee arrunged a stale of prices to bo
charged for the placing of covers, wlicn they were asked to protect the prop-
erty of tbOM who had SUflered from lusa by (ire. Tlie cliurge was placed at
$10 for five coven or less, and for service of men, wheltier spreading, remov-
log, or as watchmeO) at the rate of twenty-five cents |ier hour. James U.
Jacobs resigned January H, 188:1. Director Samuel Appleton rettigaed
February 11. James W. Sweetser nns killed by a. falling ladder, at AH India
wharf, Maroh 8, 1885. Mr. N. Foster, Jr., sncceeded Director Samuel
Appleton, March II. The same date, Henry W. Kimball and James T. Fiti-
gerald were promoted permanent members. March SI, 1885, the twelfth
annual meeting was held ; Messrs. James Swords, G«orge B. Rogers, and
F. C. Sweetaer were elected directors for three years. No change occnrred
ID the board of officers. Creorge H. Perry and Andrew F. Halt were appointed
permaneDt substitutes, April 8, being the first to hold this office in this depart-
ment. Charles U. Ferrier was appoioted call-man in Gtiarlestowa. Three
water^funnels and four canvas roof-covers, 20 x 25 feet in dimensions, were
purchased July 8. New style helmets were provided the members Sep-
tember 9. The total number of covers in the posaeasion of the department
October 14, 1885, was four hundred and five. George H. Perry and Porter
E. Chase resigned on this date. A. F. Hall was promoted permanent member,
and F. O. Hinckley and J. J. McCarthy promoted permanent substitutes.

The thirteenth annua] meeting was held March 30, 1886. Messrs. Charles
E. Guild, N. Foster, Jr., and £. D. Blake were elected directors for three years.
New insignias of office were adopted June 9, 1886. M. J. Tully resigned
July 14, and August 1 1 J. J. McCarthy was promoted a permanent member.
October 13, Henry E. Thompson was appointed a permanent substitute. Joseph
C. Sense resigned January 12, 1887. P. O. Hinckley was promoted March
9. Alarm -receiving rasters were placed in the houses of Companies Nos. 1
and 2, owing to the discontinuing of the public bell-alarm in the city proper.

March 31, 1887, the fourteenth annual meeting was held. Messrs. J.
Edward Hollis, H. V. Freeman, and Thomas F. Temple were elected
directors for three years. The salaries of the members were iocreased,
April 1, as follows: Captain, Sl,500; lieutenant, $1,250; patrolmen, first
year's service, $1,000, after two years' service, $3 per diem ; substitutes, first
six months, $7.50, after first six months, $900, per annum. The members
were requested to join the Boston Firemen's Mutual Relief Association. A
new floor was laid in ihe bouse of Company No. 1, October 12, and a
new pung was purchased. The fifteenth annual meeting was held March
29, 1888, when $50,000 was appropriated foi the year's expenses. Messrs.

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HISTORY OF BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. 719

Greorge R. Rogers, F. H. Stevens, and G. P. Field were elected directors
for three years. J. Edward Hollis was elected president, March 30, and
George R. Refers, vice-president. April 11, the salaries of the call-meral)ers
of Dorchester, West Roxbury, and Brighton were increased to correspond
with those paid b}- the Fire Department ; the charges for watch duty were
increased to fifty cents per hour.

The well-known features of Superintendent Samuel Abbott, Jr.,
will be recognized on page 717. He was born in Boston, Mass., October
23, 1846. When fourteen years of age he went to sea, coasting in South
America. He was in the merchant ship '^ Ha verlock," which was the first
merchantman that entered New Orleans after it was taken, in 1862. During
tlie following year he eulisted in the quartermaster's department as driver,
which position he held a few months, when he was promoted to wagon-master.
During April, 1864, he enlisted in the navy, and was in both engagements
at Fort Fisher. He was discharged during 1866. In 1856 he became
connected with Hydrant Hose Company No. 2, as torch-boy, in which
position be remained until the war; after returning from which he was
admitted on the roll of Eagle Engine Company No. 3, as a call-substitute,
and on August 1, 1866, was appointed a call-member. February 12,
1874, be was promoted to the position of captain and assigned to Engine
Company No. 4, he being one of the first to receive a commission under tlie
new organization. On April 6 of the ensuing year he was promoted to district
chief of District No. 4. June 30, 1880, he resigned, to accept bis present
position. On his resignation he was highly complimented by the Board of
Fire Commissioners for his faithful service. July 1, 1887, he began his
duties as superintendent of this department. Superintendent Abbott was
tendered the office of fire commissioner by Mayor 0*Brien, but his services
were considered too valuable as head of this department, consequently he was
prevailed upon by its directors to remain with them. At the Jordan-Marsh
fire, September 17, 1875, he fell through the roof of the elevator. He has
been thrown from his wagon several times, but escaped with but slight injuries.
He is a member of and filled several offices in Lafayette Lodge, Masons,
Oriental Lodge 10, I. O. O. F., John Hancock Council 452, R. A., Bay State
Assembly 71, R. S. G. F., Commonwealth Council 87, P. F. ; Vice-President
of Firemen's Charitable Association and B. F. M. R. Association ; ex-Presi-
dent of the Barnicoat Association ; ez-S'ecretary Massachusetts S. F. Asso-
ciation, and Boston Veterans.

COMPANY NO. 1. •

Present Members.

Captain Dexter R. Dearing (Fig. 1) was bora in the Charlestown Dis-
trict, Boston, Mass., May 7, 1835. After finishing; bis ^d\\'C.'^l\wv^ V\fe ^ssx^^^
an nppreaticesbip at the mason's trade, a\\d\\\ "NVv^^ \^^^^^^s& ^\vV^\v\ft$s. ^

720 niarOHi- of II0ST0\ fire DEI'AltTMENT.

tnetnber of Hydrant Hose Compiiuy No. 2, in which he reinaioed until he was
transfeired to Tigi-r Hiigiue Company No. 7. He was theu tr&usferrt^d to
Calaiact l^ii)i;iiii; Cuiii|>aiiy No. 4, us lea'lhig hoseiuau, from which he was
trans ferri-'d to l-Vankliu Hoee Coiiipuiiy No. 3, romaiiiiiiy UDtil [jromotcJ U>
the position of asaiBtaot cngiaemau of Itarnicoat Kaginc Company No. 4 ;
some time afterward he was promoted lu the position of eagiiiemnu. Un (lie
reorganizatUfD he rcsigued to accept his preseut positioJi. At a 6re on Uaion
street, April J7,sooii after his apiioiiittnent, he woa iujured by driving the
sharp |X)int of an axe into his kneo-cap. In ]87a he was injured by falling
through the scuttle on the roof of th« quarters, while reapoading to au
alarm of Qre, receiving brolcen ribs anil other iojuiieti. He is a member of
America I^ige No. 191, I. O. O. F., Mount Sinai Encampment No. 49;
a charter member of the Uarnicoats; one of the directors of Ihe B. F. M. E.
AssociatioQ ; and on the relief committee of the Firemen's Charitable Asso-
ciation.

Lieutenant Samdel E. Surrii (Fig. 2) is a Boston boy, being born in
this city, June 7, 1849. After completing his education be learned the occu-
pation of a stationary engineer. In Kay, 18G9, lie entered this department,
serving as a substitute until the Ist of September, 1872, when he was ap-
(lointcd a member of the Kire Department, and assigned to Ibis department as
a call-man. On the reorganization he was appointed a member of the per-
manent force, and on April 1 1 , m74, was ap|>oint«d to bis present positiou.
He was injured iit a 6re on Congress street, in September, 1872, also at a fli-e
on Chauncy street, April J 1, 1W76 ; and was thrown from the apparatus, by
the breaking of the hind axle, while res[jooiiing to Box 111, December 7, 1885,
receiving a broken wrist, fractured ribs, and internal injuries. He is a mem-
ber of America Lodge 191, L O. O. F., and the Boston Veterans,

Geokub W. Tiiomi-son (Fig. 3), driver, was born in Boston, Mass.,
July 18, 1835. He was a teamster by occupation. During 1858 he joined
Ladder Company No. 1 as a call-substitute, and two years later was admitted
a call-member. He enlisted in Company G, First MassacbusettB Infantry,
during 1861, from which he was discharged for <jiaability three months later.
During 1862 he again joined the Ladder Company, and was appointed driver.
November, 1874, he was ap|H>inted in this company as a patrolman, and was as-
signed to his present position during March, 1875. He waa seriously injured
while going to Box 19, Deceml)er7, 1885, by the wagon breaking and throwing
him, with several others, in the street. He is a member of Pilgrim Fathers,
Boston Veterans, Barnicoat Fire Association, and a life member of the Fire-
men's Charitable Association.

Henrt W. Kimball (Pig. 4), patrolman, was born in Boston, Mass.,
November 30, 18.58. He was engaged in mercantile business. During 1880 he
waa appointed a call- substitute in the fourth district of the Fire Department.
Two years later he was appointed a permanent substitute in this department,
aad oa March II, 1884, was promoted tobvs 'jirftaftut^yiai.tioo.

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AsiHUB T. OsBOBMB (Fig. 6), pmtrolamo, was born in Milford, Mass.,
Jfardi 16, 1857, and came to this city February 22, 1881. He is a machinist
by trade, and April 8, 1881, entered this department as a call-sabstitute, and
May 11, 1881, was appointed a call-member and assigned to tliis company.
May 10, 1883, be was promoted to his present position. Mr. Osborne fell
through a scuttle, a distance of twenty feet, at a fire. Box 53, in Fayette court,
August 16, 1882, and severely injured his back and hips. He was also
injured aeTerely at a fire on Portland street, December 20, 1883. He is a
member of Montesuma Lodge 83, L O. O. P.

JoHK J. MgCabtht (Fig. 6), patrolman, was bom in Waltham, Mass.,
June 20, 1853. He came to this dty when young and began life as a clerk.
On November, 1884, he was appointed a call-member and assigned to Ladder
Company No. 11, and October 23, 1885, was promoted to his present posi-
tion. Mr. McCarthy had the main artery of his leg severed while at work at
a fire, January 4, 1885.

Akdrbw F. Hall (Fig. 7), assistant driver, was born in Charlestown
District, Boston, Biass., November 17, 1853, and is a ship-Joiner by trade,
and was employed for years in the Navj'-Tard. Maj* 10, 1883, he was ap-
pointed a call-member and assigned to Ladder Company No. 9, where he
remained some time, .when he was appointed a permanent substitute in the
Fire Department and detaUed to Engine Company No. 2, April 7, 1885. He
was promoted to bis present position October 19, 1885. Mr. Hall is a member
of the Firemen's Charitable Association and Knights of the Golden Eagle.

D. Websteb Brown (Fig. 8), patrolman, was bom in the Charlestown
District, Boston, Mass., December 23, 1851. After leaving school he was
employed in mercantile business. In 1868 he Joined Howard Engine Com-
pany No. 1 of that district. May 1, 1875, he was appointed in the permanent
force of this department. During his term of service Mr. Brown has met
with several accidents. He is a member of the Boston Veterans and the
Firemen's Charitable Association, Oriental Commandery 76, U. O. 6. C, of
East Boston, and the Imperial Lodge of the same district.

Jaices T. FrrzoERALD (Fig. 9), patrolman, was bom in Boston, Mass.,
August 2, 1859. After leaving school he entered mercantile business until
bis appointment in this departmefit as a substitute in tliis company, during
1882, from which he was transferred to Engine Company No. 2, and on
March 11, 1884, was promoted a permanent member and assigned to this
company. Mr. Fitzgerald dislocated his arm and received internal injuries
at a fire, July 2, 1886. •

Charles Schwarm (Fig. 10), patrolman, was born in Grcrmany, March
29, 1857, and came to this city when but a child. He is a wood-carver by
trade, and during 1878 joined this department as call-substitute, and on
January, 1881, was made a call-member in the South Boston District. Janu-
ary 15, 1884, he was promoted to his present position. His back was injured
by falling through a hatchway while at a fire at Box 37, July 4, 1884.

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HxNRT E. TuoHPHON (Fig. H),8ub8litute, was Ixtru in Itrooklyn, N-Y.,
Marcb 11, iKi;o, an<i duriug ISTm idovcU to Somerville, Mass., aud from
1880 to 1884 resided in tlie CLaricstowii District, wlicu lie cumc lo tliis dtv.
He IB an electrotyper by iraiie. During IJiSS be joined Liiddtr Coniiiunv
No. l,of Somerville. lie entered tliia diipurtment la his present imsiLion
October 13, 16U6. Mr. Thom|Mjon is a member of Ivanlioe Loilge, K. of 1'.

Joseph E. Thayer (Fig. Vi), call-memher, was born in Rosbury Dis-
trict, BostoD, Mass., June 11, 1830. 1[q ia s culker by trade, and in March,
1654, joined Webster Engine Company No. 13 as a member. Eighteen
moDths later he was appointed a permanent driver of Ladder Company No. 2,
mkI during 16T4 be joined this department as a call-member for District
No. 1. Hr. Thajer is a member of the Boston Veterans.

COMPANY NO. 2.

(The records of tlie meetings of the corporation and the board of di-
rectors will b« found in Uie annols of Company No. 1, many of the orders of
which refer to both companies ; they wero conscquenlly omitted from the rec-
ords of this company, to avoid repetition.)

At a meetiag of the directors, held April IS, 1874, it was rote<1 that
another company should be added to the department, which resulted in the
organization of this company, which was designated No. 2. The members
appointed were as follows : J. H. Huff, assistant foreman ; E, W. Hitchcock,
driver; M. F. Packard and E. F, Garland, permanent members; J. L. Huff
and James Mackenzie, cali-men. They were instructed not to respond to first
alarms north of Hanover street. The office of foreman was flQed, May 8,
1874, by the appointment of J. W. Randall. Juno 10, P. D. AUen was ap-
pointed call-man ; and on July 8 Alonzo Huff and John Gillou were enrolled
as substitutes. The following additions were added to this company, July 21 ;
Geo, H. Peck, Brighton, at $50 per year ; Benj. Bird and George Needham,
Dorchester District, 9225 per annum; and on August 12 E. L. Weatberbee
was admitted a call-man in West Roxbury. The district allotted to this com-
pany on Decembi-r 10 were all points soutli and west of the line covered by Com-
pany No. 1, including South Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester, West Roxbury, and
Brighton. E. L. Weatberbee resigned at this date, and W. W. Coleman was ap-
|K>inted in his place, to date December 1, 1874. February 10, 1875, Walter
D:dryraple was ap]K)int«d substitute, vice Alonzo Huff, resigned. John Gillon
and Walter Dalrymple were apijointed call-men. May 5, to take effect May 1.
J. L. Huff promoted permancut, June 9, to take effect May 18, and Hubbard
C. Packard call-man. Joseph Bell appointed call-man in South Boston, July
14, to take effect January 20 ; also S. C. Currao and R. Collins, substitutes.
The pay of West Roxbury call-men was increased to (100. P. D. Allen re-
signed December 8, and was succeeded by Chas. E. Hill. December 13,
/.*/'(?, R. Colliaa resigned, and on M&5 ^, \81T^ Geo. H. Carter was

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•dnitted a substitute. It wis voted at the -directors' meeting, JOty 11, to
alkm Messrs. J. H. Huff and M. F. Packard to receive $40, presented by the
merchants of Boston for saving lives at tlie Shawmut-avenue Are. S. C. Cur-
ran resigned, and W. H. Gillon appointed. Walter Dalrymple resigned Sep-
tember 25, 1877 ; S. C. Cnrran promoted in his place.

April 17, 1878, Capt. J. W. Randall was discharged for absence without
leave. May 8, Lieut J. H. Huff was promoted to the position of captein of
this company. June 12, 1878, it was voted to limit the leave of absence of
members of this company to twelve hours in ten days. August 14, 1878,
M. F. Packard was appointed senior member of this company. W. H. Keenan
was appointed call-man, and assigned to West Rozbury, vice W. W. Tolman,
resigned September 11. October 9, 6. R. Donnelly was admitted call-man,
vice Chas. E. Hill, resigned September 18. February 12, 1879, Moses Regal
is recorded as substitute, and on March 12 J. F. Stetson was appointed call-
, man in Brighton, vice 6. H. Peck, resigned.

April 9, the members of this company petitioned the board of directors
for an extension of leave of absence, as provided by Order No. 8. A petition
from Blodgett Bros., to put in the alarm of their electric fire detector, was also
received. J. F. Stetson resigned February 11, 1880« to take effecl^4f^urch 1.
June 9, Geo. Donnelly was discharged, and J. W. Eldridge appoii|0d in his
place. October 18, Moses Regal, 6. F. Williams, and E. A. Coate were
appointed call-men, to take effect September 1, 1880, vice H. C. Packard,
J. E. Gillon, S. C. Curran, and G. H. Carter ; F. W. Pierce was admitted a
substitute. December 8, F. W. Pierce was promoted call-man and assigned
to Company No. 1, vice A. Mclnnis, Jr., resigned. J. Bell died January 7,
1881, and Chas. Schwarm*was appointed, to teke effect February 1, 1881.
The call-men in South Boston and Boxbury had an increase of salary to $800,
and those in West Rozbury to $150, May 10; and June 8, the call-man in
Brighton had his salary increased $25 per year. October 12, Geo. A. Need-
ham resigned, and G. W. Dalton was appointed to fill his place.

George R. Donnelly" resigned July 12, and was succeeded by Fred.
O. Hinckley. The building No. 11 Pine street was leased August 9,
for ten years, for this company. Five thousand dollars was expended in
making alterations. R. W. Hitehcock resigned November 8, and H. S.
Kendall was promoted permanent. Frederick Coates resigned . December
13, 1882; J. C. Bense promoted; Greorgc H. Carter promoted a call-mem-
ber. Fred C. Byrnes was appointed a call-man in South Boston, February
13, 1884. The salaries of call-members in Brighton District were increased
to $100 per annum. A canvas tunnel was purchased. May 21, 1884. S.
A. Coombs resigned November 12, and J. J. McCarthy appointed. A new
pair of horses were purchased, January 14, 1885. Paul A. O^urcia was
appointed call-man in Roxbury District, October 14, 1885, and Henry
Malone in the Brighton District. Joseph W. White appointed a permanent
substitute, February 9, 1887. Henry E. Malone died April 4; John J.

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O'Keefe ap[X>iule«l in Brighton Distrk-t, April 13. C, A- WomU was
appointed in Went Roxburjr, August 10, v£ce Kcenan, deceased. Kxteasivc
alterations were made in liic house of this company, Juoe 13, 1888. B. C.
Bird resigned October 10, and Kdmund Frueau, Jr., wa« appointed a i-all-
man. Sherman S. Itearsc was s[>|>ointcd in the West Itosbiiry DJiilriot.
Joseph W. White resigned, December 12, and was succeeded hy Samuel
Abbott, 3d, January 0, ISS9.

Present Meubebs.

CaptaiD Jahbs H. Hdfv (Fig. 1) was bora in Boston, Mass., August
14, 1846, and dnitig 1857 moved to Maine, where he learned the mason's
trade. In July, l»62, he enlisted in Company E, Nineteenth Maine Regi-
ment, and served until 1865. He returned to Boston during m66, and
in September, 1&7^, entered this department as a call-man. April 25,
1874, he was made a permanent member, and on tlie organization
of thia company was promoted to the position of lieutenant. May 1,
1878, he was promoted to bis present position. Captain Huff is a member,
of Joseph Warren Lodge and St. Andrew's Chapter, Boston Council and
Commandery, and Scottish Rites, of the Masons.

Lieutenant Moses F. Packard (Fig. 2) was born in Dixfield, Me.,
August 26, 1843. He is a mason by trade. He served in Company K, Fifth
Maine Rt^imeut, from March, 1861, until November of the same year, when
he was discbarged for disability. During 1869 he moved to this city, and
sborlly after joined Hose Company No. 8, as a call-eubatitute. September,
1871. he was made a call-mtin in this department, and March 1, 1874, was ap-
pointed a permanent member and assigned to this company, and on May 13,
1883, was promoted to bis present position. Lieutenant Packard was laid up
three mouths from injuries received at the Sammett Mattress Factory fire.
He is a memberof Dalilgren Post 2, G. A. R., Tremont Loilge 15, 1. 0.0. F.,
Tremont Ixxige 50, Good Templars, WendeU Hiillipfl Council 23, E. C,
K. of H.

Isaac M. Hctchins (Fig. 3), driver, was born in Lee, Me.. April 30,
1845. He enlisted, December 27, 1861, iu the Fourth Maine Battery, in
which he served until January 20, 1865. He oame to this city soon after,
where he was employed as a teamster. June 9, 1875, he was appointed a
permanent member of this company. Mr. Hutchins is a member of Massa-
chusetts IxKlge of Masons, and Howard Lodge SA, I. 0. O. P.

Charles H. Cusiuko (Fig. 4), assistant driver, was bom in Groton
Junction, Mass., November 6, 1648, and when young came to this city,
where he was employed as a teamster. He was admitted a call-man in
Red Jacliet Hose Company No. 1, of Chartestown department, and later was
made a call-subsIJtute in Engine Company No. 10. Two years later he was
appointed a pernwnent member of Ladder Coni^».a'3 ISo. \,tTQTR which he

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